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Original 1894 engraved print titled “Via Appia, Near Rome” from the classic Victorian series Best Men and Famous Women. Detailed architectural scene of the ancient Appian Way with monumental tombs and classical structures (caption references the Tomb of Caecilia Metella), rendered in fine line engraving with strong contrast and period typography.
Perfect for framing, gallery walls, library/office décor, Roman history collectors, Italy travel decor, and antique print lovers.
Details
Date: 1894
Type: Original antique book engraving (removed from a 19th-century volume)
Subject: Rome / Via Appia / classical monuments
Paper: antique book paper with printed caption beneath image
Condition: Good vintage condition with age toning/light handling wear typical for 130+ year old prints (see photos).
Size
Please see photos for proportions. (If you add measurements: Paper size: 10.5 in x 7.5 in; Image area: 8.5 in. x 7 in.)
Shipping
Ships flat in a rigid mailer with protective sleeve + backing board.