Antique Framed Etching by Giuseppe Vasi Rome Italy Ponte Trionfale Hand Colored

Titled "Vestigie dell’Antico Ponte Trionfale" (Ruins of the Ancient Triumphal Bridge), this exquisite print captures the majestic remnants of a lost Roman bridge, rendered in meticulous copperplate lines and delicately hand-colored to highlight every glorious detail. The etching is signed in-plate, as was traditional, with “G. Vasi dis. ed inc."<br><br><br><br>This piece is framed, likely re-mounted in the mid-20th century by a New York framer (label intact), yet believed to originate from the 1700s to early 1800s. A stamped date of 1867 on the backing adds intrigue, suggesting it was already considered a treasure in the 19th century. <br><br>Artist: Giuseppe Vasi (1710–1782)<br><br>Title: Vestigie dell’Antico Ponte Trionfale<br><br>Medium: Hand-colored copperplate etching<br><br>Era: Likely late 1700s or early 1800s<br><br>Framed: Vintage wood frame with original Fleck Bros. NYC label<br><br>Size: 16x12 approx including frame<br><br>Condition: Excellent for age; slight age wear to backing. Print is vibrant and rich with detail.