Fresco was used to ornament walls, including those of the villae urbanae (house of wealthy citizens), and those of public and religious places, like baths and temples. The plaster would have been carefully built up to as many as seven layers in the wealthiest houses, and then painted with pigment. As well as pleasing patterns, as these pieces offer, popular scenes from mythology were often used in decoration.
Selection of Ancient Roman Plaster Fragments from Pompeii
A selection of fresco plaster fragments uncovered in Pompeii. Each piece displays well-preserved pigments including a selection of red, yellow and blue block colours on a white background. The reverse feature the unadorned plaster.
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Provenance: Ex Jeger collection, Switzerland; Acquired in the 19th century.
Condition: Good condition.
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