This is a very gothic, imposing Victorian/ early 1900’s lithograph of an artwork by Serra.
It is in its original frame, in impressive black ebonised wood and was framed and mounted by Boots Cash Chemists.
From the Boots label graphics it is possible to date the piece to the early 1900s.
The fashion for gloomy interiors, heroic and romantic legends and a period of national mourning may have prompted the reproduction of Serra’s work which represented the fall of the Roman Empire, reflecting the end of the Victorian (empire) era.
The condition is as expected of a pice of over 100 years old. Some wear to the bottom of the print, two areas where the paper surface adhered to the glass due to moisture, but this adds to the look of the piece and expresses its authenticity.
The frame has a few superficial scratches and worn edges.
The glass has been wiped and the torn backing discarded due to its poor condition but the framing label remains intact.
Enrique Serra y Auque (1859-1918)
Enrique Serra y Auque was born in Barcelona, Spain, where he later attended art school. Due to a scholarship, he was able to move to Rome in 1879 where he studied at the Accademia di San Luca. Serra established himself as a painter in Rome, where he received several commissions for the Vatican. In 1895 he opened a studio in Paris, which became a meeting point for young Spanish artists. As an illustrator for the Spanish magazine ‘Ilustración Española y Americana’ he gained further recognition. In 1888 he was honored with the Gold Medal of the Universal Exhibition in Barcelona, his works were shown at numerous exhibitions, including in the prestigious Sala Parés gallery in Barcelona.
Approximate Measurements
Length 80cm
Height 44.5 cm
Frame
Length 99cm
Height 63cm
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