Color line engraving with contemporary hand coloring, engraved caption, original mounting on blue paper. 1 vols. Image 10-3/4 x
1791 · Florence
by [Lasinio, Carlo, engraver]
Florence: Niccolo Pagni and Guideppe Bardi, 1791. Color line engraving with contemporary hand coloring, engraved caption, original mounting on blue paper. 1 vols. Image 10-3/4 x 6-1/2 inches, framed. Color line engraving with contemporary hand coloring, engraved caption, original mounting on blue paper. 1 vols. Image 10-3/4 x 6-1/2 inches, framed. Rare 18th Century Color Engraving of Artist by Carlo Lasinio. Carlo Lasinio (1759-1838), was one of the earliest Italian color-printers; his series of famous self-portraits of artists is a notable achievement, and images are very rare; only one copy of his book has survived (in the National Gallery, Washington, DC) and this is incomplete.
A SPLENDID AND HISTORIC PORTRAIT. Burch, Colour Printing and Colour Printers, pp. 64-65; Hind, Engraving, p. 310 (Inventory #: 59460)
A SPLENDID AND HISTORIC PORTRAIT. Burch, Colour Printing and Colour Printers, pp. 64-65; Hind, Engraving, p. 310 (Inventory #: 59460)