Raphael and The Villa Farnesina book by Charles Bigot Mary Healy

Charles Bigot Mary Healy

Published by K. Paul, Trench & Co,?1884

About this Item

Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice older book in acceptable condition. Pages in good condition. Limited edition number 88 of 150. 1884 unbound edition. Front cover loose. Great restoration project. No notes or highlighting. See images. Fantastic book. About the book >.>.> The place where this building stands was once occupied by fine gardens belonging to the Emperor Geta, of tragic memory. He was co-heir with his brother Caracalla to the empire of the C?sars. But the Roman empire was not in those days a thing to be owned in common. The association was broken by a fratricide, of which, perhaps, these very gardens were the scene. Before the time of Geta ancient buildings occupied this space. After the events of 1870, the Italian Government, having taken possession of Rome, resolved to build wharves along the Tiber; the superb avenue of holm-oaks in the gardens of the Villa Farnesina, bordering the river, was then destroyed. Ancient walls hidden for many centuries were brought to light, adorned with delicate stuccoes and exquisite paintings. By the side of this Gr?co-Roman decoration, so dainty and elegant, the Pompeian house ornamentation seems mere apprentice work. Thes. Seller Inventory # Batch-FM440-AC-9987

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Title: Raphael and The Villa Farnesina book by ...

Publisher: K. Paul, Trench & Co,?1884

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Acceptable