{"product_id":"rizzio-guitar-by-william-gibb","title":"Rizzio Guitar by William Gibb","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRizzio Guitar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilliam Gibb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC. 1888\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChromolithograph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepicting two highly detailed views of a historic Baroque stringed instrument, this striking late nineteenth-century illustration showcases the famous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRizzio Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: a rear perspective highlighting an intricate chevron-patterned back made of tortoiseshell, ebony, and ivory panels (left), paired with a front view displaying an ornate multi-tiered parchment rose and elaborate soundboard embellishments (right). Formed by the celebrated Scottish artist and master illustrator \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilliam Gibb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this artwork was printed as a rich \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003echromolithograph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and published in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1888\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The composition showcases an extraordinary level of detail, skillfully recording the complex geometric inlays, delicate fretting, and deep, lustrous surfaces of the rare stringed instrument against a warm, neutral backdrop. This specific plate provides an accurate historical record of this legendary instrument, documenting its unique physical structure and decorative craftsmanship during the late nineteenth century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis plate was originally produced for the landmark publication \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMusical Instruments, Historic, Rare and Unique\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, written by musicologist Alfred James Hipkins. During the late nineteenth century, a growing European fascination with ethnomusicology and antiquarianism fueled a desire to visually preserve rare cultural artifacts before they disappeared. Gibb became highly celebrated for his exceptional ability to translate the complex textures of historic objects into print media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11 ¾” x 16”W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Some foxing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANTONIO RAIMO GALLERY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54570933289239,"sku":"PR0189-38","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/3607\/0679\/files\/PR0189-38.1.jpg?v=1785425056","url":"https:\/\/antonioraimogallery.com\/products\/rizzio-guitar-by-william-gibb","provider":"ANTONIO RAIMO GALLERY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}