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Italy, Ruins of a Theatre at Taurominium c1858.

Italy, Ruins of a Theatre at Taurominium c1858.

by The Illustrated London News

Teatro Antico di Taormina Ruins. Antique print of the ancient Greek theatre in Taormina, Sicily. Dug into the hard rock of Mount Tauro in 3rd century BC, it seated thousands of spectators - high above the sea - with Mt Etna in the distance.

Original wood engraving published in The Illustrated London News in1858, this superb theatre was later used for Roman gladiator sport. After the fall of the Roman empire it fell into disuse, marble and superb rows of columns were removed.

This is an engraving that appeared within the text of The Illustrated London News, one of the most important illustrated periodicals of the 19th century.  Young printer and newsagent, Herbert Ingram noticed that newspaper sales increased when they included illustrations. Ingram moved from Nottingham to London and set up The Illustrated London News in 1842. His chief advisor was his friend, Mark Lemon, the editor of Punch magazine. The illustrations have been collected, coloured and treasured, ever since the day they were published.

This engraving measures 15.5 x 23.5cm (approximately 6 x 9.25 inches)

Stock Number: apILNtheatrePrice: $95.00

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