Mythology, Ancient World, Fresco, Menade, Dancer
No title. Menade, Dancer
Hand-colored copper etching
After a wall fresco in Ercolano (Herculaneum) found in the excavations carried out in the 18th century In Ercolano and Pompeii.
Published in "Le Antichita di Ercolano esposte"
Naples, 1757-1792
The elegant nymph in her blue translucent veil-like dress reflecting the light, approaching with dancing steps. In her left hand she carries a box. The figure is surrounded by velvety black.
Print is framed in an oval gold-colored antique-style frame.
Scanned against a black background.
Visible print: 23 x 16,8 cm (ca. 9 x 6.6")
Frame outside: 25,5 x 19,3 cm (ca. 10 x 7.5") interior design, wall decoration, ideas, idea, gift ideas, present, vintage, charming, special, decoration, home interior, living room design