Benedict Piringer – Scenes from Greek Red-Figure and Black-Figure Vases – Lithograph

This lithograph with hand-coloring, Plate 37, reproduces two scenes from ancient Greek vase painting, utilizing the black-figure style against a red/orange background. The upper register depicts a ritual or departure scene involving warriors and an altar, while the lower register shows two seated figures interacting with musical instruments. The plate originated from a major 19th-century European publication dedicated to documenting classical art and archaeology. Benedict Piringer was an Austrian artist, draftsman, and lithographer active in Vienna during the early 19th century. He specialized in producing detailed reproductions of artworks, often collaborating on ambitious projects that aimed to disseminate images of classical art to a wider European audience. Artist or Maker: Benedict Piringer. Dimensions: Approximately 44 cm x 31 cm. Medium: Lithograph with hand-coloring. Date: Early 19th Century.
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