TWO 19TH CENTURY HENRY ABBOTT AQUATINTS OF THE PYRAMID OF CAIUS CESTIUS AND THE FORUM OF NERVA,Published London, Baldwin, Cradock & Joy, November 1, 1820. Two matted, of the period aquatints from the volume Henry Abbotts' Antiquities of Rome. The first depicting the Pyramid of Caius Cestius (#46591.1), the second the Forum of Nerva (#46589.1). Both measuring 22 1/8" high x 16 3/4" wide.
'The volume, Antiquities of Rome was comprised of twenty-four select views of its principal ruins: illustrated by a panoramic outline of the modern city, taken from the Capitol. After drawings made by Henry Abbot made in the year 1818.' Estimate $400-500
Provenance: The Old Print Gallery, Washington, DC.
Very good, good impression and color, minor toning, both having a rough edge from binding though full margin.
