1890 Wood Engraving (Photoxylograph) Baths Thermae Caracalla Roman Ancient XHB3
This is an original 1890 black and white wood engraving (Photoxylograph) of the interior of the Baths (Thermae) of Caracalla which were ancient Roman public baths in Rome, Italy. It was constructed between 212 and 216 AD.CONDITIONThis 121+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. Minor print defect - top. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Wood Engraving (Photoxylograph); Black / White Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+ Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 8.5 inches; 15 x 22 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) Wood-Engraved Photographs, or Photoxylographs Wood-engraved photographs, also known as photoxylographs, are a late-nineteenth century printing process. It is the result of a marriage of wood engraving, originally developed at the end of