Temple of Venus (from: A Select Collection of Views and Ruins in Rome and Its Vicinity) by James A. Merigot
Temple of Venus (from: A Select Collection of Views and Ruins in Rome and Its Vicinity)
James A. Merigot
Title
Temple of Venus (from: A Select Collection of Views and Ruins in Rome and Its Vicinity)
Artist
James A. Merigot
1760 - 1824 (biography)Year
1793 , published in 1798
Technique
aquatint with hand coloring
Image Size
8 1/8 x 10 7/8" platemark; 5-7/8 x 8-7/8" image
Signature
publication line beneath title
Edition Size
not stated
Annotations
Titled beneath image
Reference
Blake Collection 1211
Paper
J Whatman Turkey Mill, antique-white wove.
State
published
Publisher
J. Merigot and R. Edwards
Inventory ID
18379
Price
SOLD
Description
This is a hand colored aquatint by James A. Merigot and was published by Merigot and Robert Edwards (1768-1827) in London in 1798 as a portfolio titled: "A SELECT COLLECTION OF VIEWS AND RUINS IN ROME AND ITS VICINITY; EXECUTED FROM DRAWINGS MADE UPON THE SPOT IN THE YEAR 1791" The portfolio consisted of 59 plates, printed on J. Whatman paper. Each image has a typeset title and the publication line, which in this case, reads: "London, Published Feb'y 1st 1793 by R. Edwards 142 New Bond Street & I. Merigot No 28 Haymarket." The Temple of Venus and Rome was the largest of the ancient Roman temples. Built between the Forum and the Colosseum it was dedicated to the goddess Venus. The temple was built between 121 and 135 AD and was the work of the architect Hadrian.