Title
[View of the Ear of Dyonisius, Syracuse].
Creator
Robertson, Archibald, approximately 1745-1813, printmaker.
Publication details
[London] : [publisher not identified], [1783]
Physical details
1 print : aquatint and etching printed in sepia ; sheet 33.4 x 53 cm, on support 43.7 x 60.5 cm
Description
Groups of figures eat and drink in the foreground, with view of ploghed fields, quarry and entrance to the cave known as Ear of Dyonisius in the background; pasted on board with wash lines.
Place
Syracuse (Italy)
Additional information
Probably published by Robertson in 1783 (see also Maps K.Top.84.32.a., Maps K.Top.84.32.b. and Maps K.Top.84.32.c.). Annotated in brown ink on verso: 'Ancient Ear of Dionisius The Tyrant, at Syracuse'.
Other persons
Fabris, Peter, active 18th century, artist.
Shelfmark
Maps K.Top.84.38.