Rare Pair of chromolithographs after copies by Cesari Mariannecci. The chromolithograph depicting Theology and Poetry were issued in 1867. They are in their original Frames. The Arundel Society published engravings and chromolithographs in the 1860s and 1870s after works by Raphael. The chromolithograph of Theology was done by Fritz Frick of Berlin and Poetry was done by Storch & Kramer after copies by Cesari Mariannecci.
Theology, flanked by two winged putti holding inscribed panels - is painted above the fresco of the Disputa. Original painted on the vault of the Stanza della Segnatura in the Vatican.
Poetry, flanked by two winged putti holding inscribed panels, from the vault of the Stanza della Segnatura, where it is painted above the fresco of 'Parnassus' in The Vatican.
These are rare and beautiful - The Colours are vibrant and they also have a nice provenance.
Diam including Frame 19.5" (50cm) Image 13" (33cm)
Pair €1450