1939 Tipped-In Print Monna Pomona Dante Rossetti Portrait Dress Rose Apple XAN3

This is an original 1939 tipped-in color print of Dante Rossetti's Monna Pomona, an intriguing piece from the Pre-Raphaelite movement. In ancient Roman mythology, Pomona was a wood nymph and goddess of gardens and orchards (etymologically, her name is derived from the Latin pomum, which refers to orchard fruit). That may be why the woman in this piece is lightly clasping an apple in one hand and holds roses in her lap. Why she is toying with her necklace in such an odd fashion is anyone's guess... Perhaps that is why this portrait has captured the attention of all those who view it.

CONDITION

This 72+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. Light moisture wrinkling. Please note that there is printing on the reverse of the mounting board.

• Product Type: Orig. Tipped-in Print; Color
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 7.25 x 8.75 inches; 18 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)

Keywords specific to this image: jewelry, necklace, ring, bracelet

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