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Outside view of the Sepulchral Vault [graphic] =
Outside view of the Sepulchral Vault [graphic] =
The vault of the colombario dei Liberti di Augusto dominates the composition. Figures stand in front of the dilapidated walls that run outside of the vault., [Carlo Labruzzi]., Good condition. This is the seventeenth in a series of prints from the Via Appia that Carlo Labruzzi executed for Sir Richard Colt Hoare., TA[PRI]-Mis05-029, Sponsored by the ARC Universities of WA, Melbourne Monash Humanities E-research Project 2008, The print belonged to Thomas Ashby (1874-1931), Director British School at Rome (1906-1925), who inherited his father’s library and continued to enrich the collection throughout his life. The collection was purchased from his widow in 1931 for the BSR Library thanks to a generous donation from the Treasurer at the time, William Russell., Carlo Labruzzi was popular with the English Grand Tourists in Rome for whom he made souvenir drawings and watercolours. In 1789 on the 31st of October Sir Richard Colt Hoare invited Labruzzi to accompany him along the Appian Way following the itinerary outlined by the Roman poet Horace in his description of a journey made to Brindisi in 38 BC. During this trip Labruzzi was to make drawings of the remains of the ancient tombs and villas along the way. The journey was uncompleted due to bad weather and Labruzzi’s ill health and was terminated at Benevento. However, 226 pen-and-wash drawings were completed and bound into 5 volumes by Colt Hoare. A second set of drawings, which are less highly finished perhaps served as preparatory studies were kept by Labruzzi who engraved 24 of the plates himself 5 years after the journey (1794)., Forms part of: Ashby Collection. Prints.
Parte della Facciata del Sepolcro di Cecilia Metella cogli Ornamenti, che in oggi esistono
Parte della Facciata del Sepolcro di Cecilia Metella cogli Ornamenti, che in oggi esistono
Piranesi Archit. dis et inc., Caption continues: A Linea di punti, la quale dimostra il mezzo della Facciata. B Iscrizione di marmo, nella quale osservansi le Lettere nell’antica loro forma, e la Cornicetta, che le rinchiude, la quale per essere molto gentile, lascia campeggiar bene le medesime, e tutti gli altri Fregj, che magnificam.te adornano questo nobilissimo sepolcrale Monum.to. C Architrave fregiato di marmo, in cui sonovi scolpiti in basso rilievo de’ Teschj di Bove, che sostengono de’ Festoni composti di varie frondi, e frutti con delle Patere negli spazj sopra de’ Festoni medesimi disposte. Vedesi ancora un Trofeo innalzato con sotto uno schiavo, legato ad un tronco, e poco distante l'avanzo di una Figura rappresentante forse una Vittoria. Notasi in questo Architrave, che l’Orlo inferiore verso il mezzo licenziosam.te discende sino alla linea del primo Corso di Travertini. La qual licenza contraria alle buone regole da moderni più accreditati Architetti è stata imitata, come fosse una grazia dell’Architettura, e come tale ogni giorno ciecam.te si usa non solo nelle private Fabbriche, ma ancora nei più sontuosi publici Edifizj. D Cornicione, composto di lunghi Travertini a cuneo, internati nel masso. La Gola rovescia, la quale si vede sopra l’Orlo superiore dell’Architrave, sembra essere troppo greve, ma considerato il tutto insieme, può dirsi fatta a bella posta, acciò bene si unisca allo spazioso piano dell’Architrave fregiato medesimo. E Rovine del Masso., Plate 50 from volume 3 of the Antichità Romane, published by Giovanni Battista Piranesi in 1756-1757., Title from the print's caption., Top right: Tom. III L; bottom right: Piranesi Archit. dis et inc., Digitized, gbp06-042, PiranesiJune2023, Digitisation sponsored by Clare Hornsby 2021, One of the loose prints by Giovanni Battista Piranesi originally belonged to Thomas Ashby (1874-1931), Director British School at Rome (1906-1925), who inherited his father’s library and continued to enrich the collection throughout his life. The collection was purchased from his widow in 1931 for the BSR Library thanks to a generous donation from the Treasurer at the time, William Russell., Forms part of: Ashby Collection. Prints.
Perspective View of the Arch of Septimius Severus and S.t Martins Church at Rome
Perspective View of the Arch of Septimius Severus and S.t Martins Church at Rome
View of the Arch of Septimius Severus and the church of SS. Luca e Martina. In the foreground the Colonna di Foca., Engraved for Middleton's Complete System of Geography., Good condition. Some tears around the border., TA[PRI]-Mis14-111, Sponsored by the ARC Universities of WA, Melbourne Monash Humanities E-research Project 2008, The print belonged to Thomas Ashby (1874-1931), Director British School at Rome (1906-1925), who inherited his father’s library and continued to enrich the collection throughout his life. The collection was purchased from his widow in 1931 for the BSR Library thanks to a generous donation from the Treasurer at the time, William Russell., Forms part of: Ashby Collection. Prints.
Pianta del Sepolcro di Alessandro Severo, situato fuori di Porta S. Giovanni
Pianta del Sepolcro di Alessandro Severo, situato fuori di Porta S. Giovanni
Piranesi Archit. dis. ed inc., Caption continues: A Pianta del Sepolcro di Alessandro Severo, situato fuori di Porta S. Giovanni circa un miglio di là dagli Acquedotti. Tutto il gran masso è fabbricato di Scaglie, e per la mole, e sodezza dinota essere stato uno d' più superbi Sepolcri della Romana grandezza. B Pareti interne de' Corritoj foderate di Tavolozza. C Ingressso, il quale conduce al centro del Sepolcro. D Altri Ingressi in oggi turati dalle rovine. E Centro, ove al riferire di Flaminio Vacca fu trovata l'Urna di marmo, la q[ua]le sarà riportata nelle Tavole seguenti. F Veduta dell'esterno del Sepolcro, oggi detto: il Monte del grano., Plate 31 from volume 2 of the Antichità Romane, published by Giovanni Battista Piranesi in 1756-1757., Title from the print's caption., Top left: Tom. II, top right: XXXI; bottom right: Piranesi Archit. dis. ed inc., Digitized, gbp03-023, PiranesiNovember2022, Digitisation sponsored by Clare Hornsby 2021, One of the loose prints by Giovanni Battista Piranesi originally belonged to Thomas Ashby (1874-1931), Director British School at Rome (1906-1925), who inherited his father’s library and continued to enrich the collection throughout his life. The collection was purchased from his widow in 1931 for the BSR Library thanks to a generous donation from the Treasurer at the time, William Russell., Forms part of: Ashby Collection. Prints.
Pianta dell'antico Foro Romano, comprensivo delle Valli esistenti fra i Monti, Capitolino, Palatino, Celio, Esquilino, e Quirinale, e contenente tutte le antiche fabbriche, disposte secondo la situazione e la traccia de’ loro odierni avanzi, e denominate
Pianta dell'antico Foro Romano, comprensivo delle Valli esistenti fra i Monti, Capitolino, Palatino, Celio, Esquilino, e Quirinale, e contenente tutte le antiche fabbriche, disposte secondo la situazione e la traccia de’ loro odierni avanzi, e denominate
Piranesi Archit. dis. inc., Caption continues: La tinta più nera indica gli stessi avanzi, e la più leggiera il supplimento ai medesimi., Plate 43 from volume 1 of the Antichità Romane, published by Giovanni Battista Piranesi in 1756-1757., Title from the print's caption., Top left: Tom. I; top right: XLIII; bottom left: Piranesi Archit. dis. inc., Digitized, gbp04-015, PiranesiNovember2022, Digitisation sponsored by Clare Hornsby 2021, One of the loose prints by Giovanni Battista Piranesi originally belonged to Thomas Ashby (1874-1931), Director British School at Rome (1906-1925), who inherited his father’s library and continued to enrich the collection throughout his life. The collection was purchased from his widow in 1931 for the BSR Library thanks to a generous donation from the Treasurer at the time, William Russell., Forms part of: Ashby Collection. Prints.
Pianta di Roma disegnata colla situazione di tutti i Monumenti antichi, de’ quali in oggi ancora se ne vedono gli avanzi, ed illustrata colli Framm.ti di Marmo della Pianta di Roma antica, scavati, saranno due secoli, nelle Rovine del Tempio di Romolo; ed
Pianta di Roma disegnata colla situazione di tutti i Monumenti antichi, de’ quali in oggi ancora se ne vedono gli avanzi, ed illustrata colli Framm.ti di Marmo della Pianta di Roma antica, scavati, saranno due secoli, nelle Rovine del Tempio di Romolo; ed
Piranesi Archit. dis. et inc., At the top of the plan in large capital letters: Roma., Oriented with north at the top., Plate 2 from volume 1 of the Antichità Romane, published by Giovanni Battista Piranesi in 1756-1757., Relief shown by hachures., Shows Arabic numerals referring to the fragments of the Forma Urbis Romae., Top right: Tom. I. II; bottom left: Piranesi Archit. dis. et inc.; bottom centre: Palmi 3000; Piedi antichi 3000; Piedi inglesi 3000; Piedi franzesi 3000., Digitized, gbp02-014, PiranesiJune2021, Digitisation sponsored by Clare Hornsby 2021, One of the loose prints by Giovanni Battista Piranesi originally belonged to Thomas Ashby (1874-1931), Director British School at Rome (1906-1925), who inherited his father’s library and continued to enrich the collection throughout his life. The collection was purchased from his widow in 1931 for the BSR Library thanks to a generous donation from the Treasurer at the time, William Russell., Forms part of: Ashby Collection. Prints., Forms part of: Library Collection. Maps.
Piazza della Rotonda. 3
Piazza della Rotonda. 3
View of the Pantheon and piazza. In the foreground the fountain, figures and surrounding buildings. Has a number 3 at the bottom right side indicating that it was part of a series., Gravé par Israel Sylvestre ; P. Mariette esc. avec privilege du Roy., Good condition., TA[PRI]-Mis14-108, Sponsored by the ARC Universities of WA, Melbourne Monash Humanities E-research Project 2008, The print belonged to Thomas Ashby (1874-1931), Director British School at Rome (1906-1925), who inherited his father’s library and continued to enrich the collection throughout his life. The collection was purchased from his widow in 1931 for the BSR Library thanks to a generous donation from the Treasurer at the time, William Russell., Forms part of: Ashby Collection. Prints.
Primo prospetto del Palazzo e Giardino Pamphilio detto del bel Respiro, architettura del Cavalier Alessandro Algardi. 19
Primo prospetto del Palazzo e Giardino Pamphilio detto del bel Respiro, architettura del Cavalier Alessandro Algardi. 19
Clear view of the façade of Villa Doria-Pamphili and surrounding gardens., Simon Felice del. et scul., Good condition. Some foxing., TA[PRI]-Mis12-080, Sponsored by the ARC Universities of WA, Melbourne Monash Humanities E-research Project 2008, The print belonged to Thomas Ashby (1874-1931), Director British School at Rome (1906-1925), who inherited his father’s library and continued to enrich the collection throughout his life. The collection was purchased from his widow in 1931 for the BSR Library thanks to a generous donation from the Treasurer at the time, William Russell., Forms part of: Ashby Collection. Prints.
Prospetto degli Orti Farnesiani sul Monte Palatino
Prospetto degli Orti Farnesiani sul Monte Palatino
View showing the Farnese Palace and Gardens on the Palatine Hill. It includes details of sculptures and fountains, featuring people inhabiting the space. One can also clearly distinguish between the different levels of the garden., Francesco Panini delin. ; Carlo Antonini inci., Good condition., Includes a key: 1. Veduta in scorcio dalla parte interna dell'Arco, che introduce alla ringhiera, situata sopra il gran portone d'ingresso principale dal Campo Bovario. 2. Passeggio interno sopra l'antrone del suddetto ingresso. 3. Atrio ornato di Statue innanzi all'antrone. 4. Portico di prospetto al portone del Campo. 5. Sostruzioni per sostegno del secondo Piano del giardino adornate nell'estremità con balaustrate, che formano parapetto nella parte superiore. 6. Prospetto con fontana, loggie, e scale, onde ascendesi all'altro Piano degli Orti. 7. Sostruzione di rinfianco al detto Piano. 8. Casino contiguo agli antichi Archi d'imperiali Edifizi, eretti nella parte del Colle, che guarda il Campo. 9. Altri ruderi di qualche fabbrica delle molte che in quella parte del Palatino n'eressero i Romani Imperadori. 10. Torretta moderna alzata sopra antiche rovine. 11. Cuppola della prossima Chiesa di Sta Maria Liberatrice. 12. Trè colonne antiche, scannellate con capitelli, e cornicione, che stanno incontro a detta Chiesa, forse avanzi del Romano Comizio. 13. Colonne in piedi sul Clivio Capitolino, poco distanti dall'Arco di Settimio, e più verisimilmente appartenenti al Tempio di Giove Tonante. 14. Torre delle Campane del Campidoglio, ed aspetto posteriore del Palazzo Senatorio. 15. Case al Campidoglio vicine., TA[PRI]-Mis01-006, Sponsored by the ARC Universities of WA, Melbourne Monash Humanities E-research Project 2008, The print belonged to Thomas Ashby (1874-1931), Director British School at Rome (1906-1925), who inherited his father’s library and continued to enrich the collection throughout his life. The collection was purchased from his widow in 1931 for the BSR Library thanks to a generous donation from the Treasurer at the time, William Russell., Forms part of: Ashby Collection. Prints.
Prospetto del Palazzo della Villa Panfili verso Aquilone, Architettura di Alessandro Algardi
Prospetto del Palazzo della Villa Panfili verso Aquilone, Architettura di Alessandro Algardi
Frontal view of the façade of the Villa Doria Pamphili in Rome. It shows detail of the architectural and sculptural elements on the façade and also of the gardens to either side of the Villa. It includes free standing sculpture and fountain heads on either side of the Villa. There are carriages and people in the foreground., Francesco Panini disegnò ; Carlo Antonini Incise., Good condition. Foxing on border., TA[PRI]-Mis01-007, Sponsored by the ARC Universities of WA, Melbourne Monash Humanities E-research Project 2008, The print belonged to Thomas Ashby (1874-1931), Director British School at Rome (1906-1925), who inherited his father’s library and continued to enrich the collection throughout his life. The collection was purchased from his widow in 1931 for the BSR Library thanks to a generous donation from the Treasurer at the time, William Russell., Forms part of: Ashby Collection. Prints.
Prospetto dell'Arco Trionfale fatto inalzare dalla Nobiltà Romana sù la Piazza del Popolo in occasione dell'ingresso in Roma li 3 Luglio 1800 di N. Sig. PP. Pio VII, Dedicato alla Nobiltà Suddetta da Agapito Franzetti
Prospetto dell'Arco Trionfale fatto inalzare dalla Nobiltà Romana sù la Piazza del Popolo in occasione dell'ingresso in Roma li 3 Luglio 1800 di N. Sig. PP. Pio VII, Dedicato alla Nobiltà Suddetta da Agapito Franzetti
Title page of: Raccolta di XXXX. vedute antiche e moderne della città di Roma e sue vicinanze incise da Morelli, Feoli, Ruga, ed altri celebri bulini. The view is shown looking towards Via del Corso, soldiers and horses are lined up on either side of the square, while the Pope's carriage parades through the arch., Benedetto Piernicoli Capit.no Ingegnere inv. e dis. ; Pietro Ruga e M.° di Pietro inc., Good condition., TA[PRI]-Mis08-051, Sponsored by the ARC Universities of WA, Melbourne Monash Humanities E-research Project 2008, The print belonged to Thomas Ashby (1874-1931), Director British School at Rome (1906-1925), who inherited his father’s library and continued to enrich the collection throughout his life. The collection was purchased from his widow in 1931 for the BSR Library thanks to a generous donation from the Treasurer at the time, William Russell., Forms part of: Ashby Collection. Prints.
Prospetto dell'Organo nella Chiesa de' PP. Cassinesi di Catania
Prospetto dell'Organo nella Chiesa de' PP. Cassinesi di Catania
Extraordinarily detailed depiction of an organ in the Church of PP. Cassinesi in Catania. Includes a scale: Scala di Palmi Siciliani., Antonio Zacco Catan. delin., e incise in Catania 1786., Good condition., TA[PRI]-Mis08-049, Sponsored by the ARC Universities of WA, Melbourne Monash Humanities E-research Project 2008, The print belonged to Thomas Ashby (1874-1931), Director British School at Rome (1906-1925), who inherited his father’s library and continued to enrich the collection throughout his life. The collection was purchased from his widow in 1931 for the BSR Library thanks to a generous donation from the Treasurer at the time, William Russell., Forms part of: Ashby Collection. Prints.

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