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Original 1894 Antique Engraving — “Colosseum at Rome”
Authentic steel engraving from the historic illustrated biographical series Best Men and Famous Women (1894), featuring a detailed panoramic view of the Colosseum — the most iconic monument of Ancient Rome.
The scene captures the massive amphitheatre rising above surrounding ruins and classical landscape elements, rendered in fine Victorian-era linework. Architectural engravings of Rome remain highly collectible and display beautifully when matted and framed.
Title: Coliseum at Rome
Date: 1894
Medium: Steel / book engraving
Subject: Roman architecture / ruins / antiquity
Style: Victorian historical illustration
Sheet: approx. 11 in × 8 in
Landscape format — ideal for gallery matting
Perfect for collectors of classical antiquity, Roman history, Grand Tour imagery, or architectural prints.