Antique engraving Remains of the Nerva Forum in Rome from the 19th century

A beautiful engraving by P. Giarrè depicting the remains of the Forum Nervae in Rome.

In good condition, with original colors. In the lower left corner, an oval, dry stamp in a pearly oval field with the initials PDI.

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Neoclassical furniture reflects the Louis XVI style, which also draws heavily from ancient architecture. Noteworthy are antique products in Rococo and Louis XV styles. The Baroque style, whose name derives from the Portuguese 'barocco'—meaning an irregularly developed pearl—features very ornate furniture designed to radiate splendor and play a significant role in luxury. Materials were selectively chosen to emphasize the grandeur of these pieces.

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