Historical context
Alberto Pasini produced this hand-colored lithograph in 1869. The piece is held by Wikimedia Commons (institutional source) and is in the public domain under Public Domain; we sourced the file from the institution’s open-access program and prepared it for archival printing.
The master file is 6445 × 4872 pixels. At 300 DPI it prints clean at approximately 21 inches on the long edge before any visible loss; below that scale all three included print sizes hold cleanly.
Catalog
| Artist | Alberto Pasini |
|---|---|
| Title | Alberto Pasini Caffè con portici a Beicos |
| Year | 1869 |
| Medium | Hand-colored lithograph |
| Holding | Wikimedia Commons (institutional source) |
| License | Public Domain |
| Archive № | CA-137 |
Print specifications
The shelf-scale hang. Matte fine-art paper, slim warm-toned frame.
The size at which the piece reads at full detail. Generous mat, walnut frame.
Pushable for a feature wall. At this scale the brushwork or lithographic stipple is visible at close inspection.
Source statement
Digital source: Wikimedia Commons (institutional source), open-access program (license: Public Domain). Original record accessible via the Wikimedia Commons page linked in the catalog metadata.
Original work: Alberto Pasini, 1869, Hand-colored lithograph. Held by Wikimedia Commons (institutional source).
Restoration notes. Conservative balance: paper tone preserved from the institutional scan, mild contrast lift, color values held to source. No reconstructive retouching.
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