The Genius of Steam Statue by Antonio Rosetti

DESCRIPTION: This sizeable engraving facsimile depicts a marble sculpture titled "The Genius of Steam," created by the Italian sculptor Antonio Rossetti in Rome. The sculpture is an allegory representing the "Genius of Steam," originally created in honor of George Stephenson, a prominent British engineer known as the "Father of Railways". Rossetti also produced a companion piece titled "The Genius of Electricity" in honor of Samuel Morse. The work is characterized by its neoclassical style, featuring a youthful, idealized figure often found in 19th-century commemorative sculpture. STYLE:Facsimile COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm): 17.5 x 25 CREATORS: J H Baker after A Finardi PUBLICATION: PUBLISHER: DATE: 1877 COMMENTS: Excellent condition SUBJECT: Works of Art PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.