This collection is from an architectural tutorial from the early 1800’s. Unfortunately the title page is missing from the book but the Contents and Preface pages are in good shape. The collection includes text and plates for seven arches and ancient structures in Rome:
The Triumphal Arch of Titus
The Triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus
The Arch of the Goldsmith
The Arch of Trojan, at Ancona
The Arch of Constantine
The Pantheon at Rome
Temple of Antoninus and Faustina
Each project in the collection begins with a detailed vintage print made from an engraving which was made from measurements and drawing of the structure taken during the period. Each project contains multiple vintage engravings of elevations and details as they were drawn from those field measurements. They together make an impressive set of complimentary pieces or stand alone as individual works. |
Details from The Pantheon at Rome |
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From the original text found in the Preface:
“Having undertaken and performed an extensive tour through Greece, Sicily, Italy, and France, for the purpose of prosecuting the study of our profession as Architects, and acquainting ourselves with the remains of antiquity, as well as with the arrangement of modern buildings, in those countries, by personal inspection, we have been induced to present to the public that part of our labours which relates to Ancient Edifices of Rome;
for the persuasion that, although they are justly considered as the standards of proportion and taste in Architecture, they have never yet been fully represented, particularly in the variety and beauty of the ornament with which they abound, and which is in great part absolutely requisite to be known, as well as their proportions, by all those who would
practice their profession with the hope of reputation.”
“It might be proper to premise, that no publication, containing the drawings or dimensions of these buildings, exist in our own language or measurements…”
“Having given our reasons for undertaking this task we have imposed on ourselves, and which has been one of no ordinary exertion, we leave it to our liberal and discerning countrymen, to determine whether it is worthy of their patronage, or likely to be serviceable to our students in Architecture, or an amusing auxiliary to the classic reader and amateur.” |