Antique Master Print-TIVOLI-VILLA-D-ESTE-Benoist-1845-1852

Medium: Crayon style coulr lithograph on wove (vellin) paper.

Sheet size: 31.5 x 45 cm (12.4 x 17.72 inch). Image size: 22.5 x 29 cm. (8.86 x 11.42 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

TIVOLI, VILLA D’ESTE, PHILIPPE BENOIST, ANTIQUE ITALIAN LITHOGRAPHS, ROME SURROUNDINGS, GARDEN VIEWS, 19TH CENTURY TRAVEL PRINTS | PCO-B1-41

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Lithograph drawn by Philippe Benoist, lithographed by Lemercier, published by Bulla, 1845-1852; part of “Etats Romains” series.

Biography engraver: Jean-Baptiste Arnout Jacottet (1803-1880), French lithographer known for landscape and architectural views, particularly in collaboration with notable publishers such as Lemercier in Paris.

Biography artist: Philippe Benoist (1813-1887), French painter, draftsman, and lithographer specializing in detailed architectural and landscape views across Europe and especially Italy.