Caption

Photo reproduction of a fresco in the house of Marcus Lucretius on Via Stabiana in Pompeii, Italy, photograph, reproduction, inscription: 'Victoire paris maison Marc Lucrete', inscription: '83-', number: '11', Pompeii, after painting by anonymous, 1851 - 1900, photographer, pasteboard, paper, albumen print, albumendruk, height 404 mm x width 306 mm, picture, painting, wall-covering, Via di Stabia, A tall vertical architectural panel rendered in sepia tones shows an ornate interior elevation with decorative moldings and pilasters framing a recessed central section, topped by an arched pediment with scrolling motifs and small ornamental figures. Within the upper central niche sits a sculptural group of a standing female figure flanked by two animals atop a plinth, and below it a framed landscape-like panel. The central recessed wall displays a framed figurative scene depicting a seated figure with an angelic figure beside, bordered by narrow decorative bands and small floral motifs. Flanking the central recess are slender columns and pilasters with carved capitals and small ornamental birds or foliage elements. Circular portrait medallions with classical-style busts appear on each side wall. The lower portion features a cabinet-like base with paneled doors, decorative appliqués including stylized ribbon and bird motifs, and a central drawer area with a small classical figure and draped garland ornamentation. The overall composition is symmetrical, with fine linear detailing and light shadowing emphasizing the architectural depth.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26B10_442

License type

Rights managed

Available size

41.5Mb (6.3Mb) / 10.6in x 15.3in / 3166 x 4578 (300dpi)

Keywords

Photo reproduction fresco house Marcus Lucretius Via Stabiana Pompeii Italy photograph reproduction inscription Victoire paris maison Marc Lucrete 83- number 11 painting anonymous 1851 - 1900 photographer pasteboard paper albumen print albumendruk height 404 mm x width 306 mm picture wall-covering Via di Stabia tall vertical architectural panel rendered sepia tones ornate interior elevation decorative moldings pilasters framing recessed central section topped arched pediment scrolling motifs small ornamental figures Within upper central niche sits sculptural group standing female figure flanked two animals atop plinth framed landscape- panel central recessed wall displays framed figurative scene depicting seated figure angelic figure beside bordered narrow decorative bands small floral motifs Flanking central recess slender columns pilasters carved capitals small ornamental birds foliage elements Circular portrait medallions classical-style busts side wall lower portion features cabinet- base paneled doors decorative appliqués stylized ribbon bird motifs central drawer area small classical figure draped garland ornamentation composition symmetrical fine linear detailing light shadowing emphasizing architectural depth