[An Original Engraving From] SIR WILLIAM HAMILTON'S OUTLINES FROM THE FIGURES AND COMPOSITIONS UPON THE Greek, Roman, AND ETRUSCAN VASES

A single plate drawn and engraved by Mr. Kirk. The black and white engraving shows a winged figure holding a shield in his right hand and a bucket in his left, with cloak draped in front. The background is composed of several delicately and elaborately decorated circles within a square border. Image roughly 3.5 x 3.5 inches, printed on a single sheet measuring 11.5 by 9, now presented in a coral mounting boards behind clear mylar. A very fine plate in an excellent state of preservation.

Edizione: a beautiful and impressive plate from a masterpiece of classic art renderings and publication. hamilton served as british envoy to the court of naples where he began collecting greek vases and other antiquities immediately upon arriving at his post. in 1766–67 he published a volume of engravings of his collection entitled a collection of etruscan, greek, and roman antiquities from the cabinet of the honble. wm. hamilton. a further three volumes were produced in 1769–76. josiah wedgwood the potter and porcelain maker drew great inspiration from the reproductions presented in hamilton's volumes.<br>