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This refined pair of Italian landscape engravings dates to 1764 and is attributed to James Basire, executed after compositions by …
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This refined pair of Italian landscape engravings dates to 1764 and is attributed to James Basire, executed after compositions by Guercino. Together, the scenes present fortified architecture set within pastoral terrain, balancing classical landscape structure with animated rural life.
One engraving depicts oxen pulling a cart along a winding path beneath a rising fortress, while the companion scene presents a castle viewed across open ground, framed by trees and figures. The pairing creates a natural visual dialogue characteristic of the Italianate tradition that shaped 18th-century European printmaking.
Basire’s disciplined engraving technique is evident throughout, with fine linear work used to articulate foliage, terrain, and sky while maintaining clarity and tonal restraint. Both prints are executed on laid paper, showing visible plate tone and a soft, even patina consistent with age. Line quality remains strong, with excellent legibility and contrast.
The engravings are presented in matching frames with pale green mats, subtle in tone and difficult to capture accurately in photographs. The framing creates a unified presentation that allows the works to function as a cohesive pair. Together, they offer a composed and historically grounded presence, well suited to traditional, academic, or quietly modern interiors.
Details
Engraver: James Basire
After: Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri)
Date: 1764
Medium: Engravings on laid paper
Origin: England / Italy
Subject: Italian landscapes with fortified architecture and pastoral figures
Presentation: Matching framed pair
Condition: Very good antique condition overall; age-appropriate toning, no major losses. Frames show light wear consistent with age.
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- Dimensions
- 24ʺW × 2ʺD × 27ʺH
- Styles
- Italian
- Traditional
- Art Subjects
- Landscape
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Mid 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Engraving
- Paper
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- This is a true 18th-century impression, not a later restrike or reproduction, showing appropriate plate wear and paper tonality consistent … moreThis is a true 18th-century impression, not a later restrike or reproduction, showing appropriate plate wear and paper tonality consistent with its age. less
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