1939 Tipped-In Print Bacchus Ariadne Titian Mythology Renaissance Love XAN3

This is an original 1939 tipped-in color print of Italian Renaissance painter Tiziano Vecelli's (Titian) Bacchus and Ariadne, depicting the moment when Bacchus first spies Ariadne and, falling in love with her instantly, leaps from his chariot to be with her. In the sky above is Ariadne's crown, represented by a circle of stars. Unfortunately, the original painting has badly deteriorated over the years due to mismanaged cleaning which has left the sky looking extremely flat compared to the writhing forms below. The music group The Crash Test Dummies parodied it on the cover of their album God Shuffled His Feet.

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.

• Product Type: Orig. Tipped-in Print; Color
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 7.75 x 7 inches; 20 x 18 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: drapery, faun, snake, party

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