Herculaneum Equestrian Horse Print After Carlo Nolli 1970s Framed 2 of 2

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Large vintage decorative equestrian print reproducing an 18th-century engraving of an ancient Roman bronze horse from Herculaneum, after Carlo Nolli … Read more Large vintage decorative equestrian print reproducing an 18th-century engraving of an ancient Roman bronze horse from Herculaneum, after Carlo Nolli and Giovanni Battista Casanova.
The original image was created as part of the monumental 18th-century documentation of antiquities excavated at Herculaneum near Naples, Italy. Giovanni Battista Casanova produced drawings of archaeological finds for the series, with Carlo Nolli among the engravers responsible for translating the discoveries into published plates.

This later decorative reproduction presents the classical horse in crisp monochrome against a light ground, elevated on an architectural pedestal in the manner of an antiquarian engraving.
The print is professionally framed beneath glass with a wide gray fabric mat and a substantial deep burgundy-maroon faux snakeskin / leatherette frame. The combination gives the classical image a sophisticated 1970s decorator look and considerable wall presence.

A strong choice for an equestrian interior, library, study, office, entryway, English country room, traditional home, or neoclassical gallery wall.

A coordinating equestrian print in matching presentation is available separately.
This is a 20th-century decorative reproduction after the historic engraving, not an original 18th-century etching.

Approximate framed dimensions: 27" H x 26" W.
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Subject: Classical equestrian / horse
Historical source: Delle antichità di Ercolano
After: Carlo Nolli
Original drawing: Giovanni Battista Casanova
Historical image period: 18th century See less