POMPEII - Lot 273

Lot n° 273
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130 - 180 EUR
POMPEII - Lot 273
POMPEII Photo essay on the ruins (frescoes, Baths of Caracalla, villas, etc.) from the 1950s. 26 photos by Willy Rizzo, vintage silver gelatin prints, photographer’s stamp on the back of each, and some annotated. Approximately 24 x 30 each. Occasional signs of handling. Note: This significant collection of twenty-six photographs taken in the 1950s by Willy Rizzo is dedicated to the archaeological remains of Pompeii and the major sites of Roman antiquity. Through frescoes, villas, streets, sculptures, and ancient monuments, this photo essay reflects the renewed interest in the Mediterranean’s archaeological heritage during the postwar period. An internationally renowned photographer, Willy Rizzo established himself as one of the leading figures in photojournalism and portraiture, collaborating with numerous prestigious magazines before also becoming a designer. Here, his vision combines documentary rigor with aesthetic sensibility, highlighting the architectural and artistic richness of the ancient sites. The ruins of Pompeii, exceptionally well-preserved since the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D., constitute one of the most valuable sources for understanding daily life in the Roman world. These vintage prints, all bearing the photographer’s stamp, thus form a remarkable documentary collection dedicated to archaeology, ancient history, and the work of a major 20th-century photographer.
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