Roman Print Engraving Jakob Philipp Hackert 1779 Bridge of Augustus Rome

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View of the ruins of the bridge of Augustus near Narni; plate three of a series. after 1782 EtchingHACKERT, After Jakob Philipp (1737-1807) 1ere Vüe des Ruines du Pont d'Auguste sur la Nera a NarniEngraving by Georg Abraham Hackert.Overall good condition with some toning to paper outside of ink.Dimensions: Plate: 16 15/16 x 22 5/8 inches Sheet: 17 1/2 x 23 1/2 inches Frame edge: 19 1/2 x 25 1/2 inchesJacob Philipp or Johann Philipp Hackert was born in Prenzlau. He travelled extensively within Europe and was one of a group of artists who achieved a notable degree of success with their images of picturesque landscapes. He spent a great deal of his time in Italy, particularly Rome, Florence and Naples. He worked both for Catherine the Great of Russia and for King Ferdinand of Naples. His brother Georg Hackert (1755-1805) accompanied him to Naples and set up as an engraver and print-seller in 1786.