Ruins of Athens, Greece - Original Engraving by James Heath - 18th Century
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Original copper engraving of ruins at Athens: figures gathered among temples overrun by undergrowth, a headless statue of a senator at the right and tents in the background. Signed below "M. Metz del." and "Heath sculp.".
Original copper engraving of ruins at Athens: figures gathered among temples overrun by undergrowth, a headless statue of a senator at the right and tents in the background. Signed below "M. Metz del." and "Heath sculp.".
James Heath (1757-1834), associate engraver of the Royal Academy, worked under the patronage of George III. The draughtsman, Conrad Martin Metz (1749-1827), was born in Bonn and trained in London in Bartolozzi's workshop.
Medium: Copper engraving.
Artist / after: Conrad Martin Metz (1749-1827).
Engraver: James Heath (1757-1834).
Date: 18th century.
Dimensions: Plate mark 6.2 x 8.1 in (15.7 x 20.5 cm).
Condition: Good. Paper somewhat toned and a light vertical mark in the sky, visible in the photograph.
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Original copper engraving of ruins at Athens: figures gathered among temples overrun by undergrowth, a headless statue of a senator at the right and tents in the background. Signed below "M. Metz del." and "Heath sculp.".