Coleman, Charles (ca. 1807-1874)

A Series of Subjects Peculiar To The Campagna of Rome and Pontine Marshes Designed From Nature and Etched By C. Coleman. First edition. [Rami originali incisi dal Charles Coleman]

Rome: Charles Coleman, 1850. Folio. 35 x 49.2cm. Contemporary half calf with gilt embossed title on cover, somewhat worn but solid.....
[2], 53 pl. on 37 sheets; 517 mm.
Contents:
[Engr. t.-pl.] - [engr.] List of Plates - [Plates 1-53].....

All plates (except nos. 3, 36, 37) are signed as designed and made, or as made, by C. Coleman.....
Summary Note:
Almost all the plates carry dates - 1848, 1849 or 1850.....

They show herdsmen with buffaloes, oxen, bulls, cows, sheep, goats and dogs in the Roman campagna on bright, wintry days. Two plates show herdsmen driving their animals in the City itself (pl. 12, 33).....

Charles Coleman settled in Rome as a young man about 1835 and remained there for the rest of his life. He was a painter as well as engraver. His son, Enrico Coleman (1846-1911), became known as a painter of the Roman campagna.....
OCLC Number: 82686392. Item #16-4525

Price: $4,500.00