Engraving of a puppet player in Pompeii with classical figures and landscape.

Puppet-Player in Pompeii – 1894 Antique Engraving Print | Roman Life Scene

$30.60 USD
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Engraving of a puppet player in Pompeii with classical figures and landscape.
  • Engraving of a puppet player in Pompeii with classical figures and landscape.
  • Black and white engraving of classical scene with figures in a natural setting
  • Vintage engraving of a flute player in Pompeii
  • Black and white illustration of a puppet player in Pompeii
  • Engraving of a puppet player in Pompeii with classical figures and landscape.
  • Black and white engraving of classical scene with figures in a natural setting
  • Vintage engraving of a flute player in Pompeii
  • Black and white illustration of a puppet player in Pompeii
Puppet-Player in Pompeii – 1894 Antique Engraving Print | Roman Life Scene

Puppet-Player in Pompeii – 1894 Antique Engraving Print | Roman Life Scene

$30.60 USD

Original 1894 Engraving — “Puppet-Player in Pompeii”

Authentic antique engraving from Best Men and Famous Women (Selmar Hess, New York, 1894), depicting a theatrical street performance in ancient Pompeii.

The scene captures a traveling puppet-player entertaining spectators in a classical Roman setting. Figures in period dress gather around the small stage, illustrating the role of performance, storytelling, and public amusement in daily Roman life before the destruction of Pompeii.

Fine engraved linework highlights:

  • Classical architecture and landscape

  • Roman garments and instruments

  • Miniature puppet theater

  • Observing citizens and musicians

A charming narrative piece for collectors of:

  • Ancient Rome art

  • Pompeii / archaeological history

  • Theater & performance imagery

  • Classical genre scenes

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