Antonio Francione Vintage Watercolor Painting after Pompeii Fresco "Bacchus"

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A mid-century gouache and watercolor painting on paper by Italian artist Antonio Francione (20thcentury), after the original fresco titled Bacchus – God of Wine located in The House of Vetii, Pompeii. This skillfully rendered painting depicts a cherub enticing goats, pulling a chariot carrying a reclining nude woman, with a vessel of water, as Bacchus follows behind. This work is marked ‘Pompei’ in white pigment to the lower left and is signed to the lower right. It is presented behind a black mat, under glass, in a wood frame with a gold-tone face, black sides and a hanging wire to the verso. A handwritten label indicating the title and location of the original fresco is attached to the verso.

Condition

- toning to margins and mat. Wear to finish of frame.

Dimensions

- measures frame. Image measures 9.0" W x 3.75" H.

Item #

18CIN303-102