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Antique Greek Kylix with Chariot & Warrior Procession Lithograph, 1883
Original antique color lithograph depicting three ancient Greek kylikes, including a monumental drinking cup decorated with an extensive chariot and warrior procession, published in Berlin in 1883 as part of Albert Genick’s important work on Greek ceramics.
This impressive landscape-format archaeological plate is titled “Schalen (Kylix.) – Museum Berlin” and presents three examples of the kylix, the characteristic shallow, stemmed drinking cup of ancient Greece.
Dominating the composition is a spectacular large kylix with an exceptionally broad, shallow bowl raised on a tall central stem. A continuous narrative frieze runs around the exterior, populated by numerous warriors, horses and chariots. The densely arranged figures create a dramatic procession across the terracotta-red field, contrasting strongly with the predominantly black body of the vessel.
The tall stem is decorated with radiating terracotta ornament and terminates in a broad foot, emphasizing the monumental proportions of the cup.
Below are two additional kylikes of contrasting form. The example at lower left carries a red-figure scene with several classical figures arranged around the shallow bowl, while the vessel at lower right is presented primarily for its elegant silhouette and construction.
Genick supplements the vessels with precise archaeological studies, including detailed drawings of the handles and a circular ornamental design associated with the pottery. These technical drawings emphasize the scholarly archaeological purpose of the original publication.
The combination of monumental scale, chariot imagery, warriors and elegant vessel forms makes this one of the particularly striking kylix plates from the series.
The inscription “Museum Berlin” on the plate records the museum association of the illustrated material at the time of publication.
The print originates from the second edition of Albert Genick’s important publication on Greek ceramics, published by Ernst Wasmuth in Berlin in 1883. The complete work comprised 36 color lithographic plates, including four double-page plates, illustrating amphorae, kraters, kantharoi, kylikes, bowls, rhyta and other examples of ancient Greek ceramic art.
The lithographs were produced by the Berlin printing establishment Hein & Mosler. Albert Genick (1837–1906), a Berlin-trained architect, became particularly known for his precise graphic documentation of ancient ceramics. This publication is regarded as his principal work. Complete examples are rare, and individual plates from the series are increasingly difficult to find.
Creator: Albert Genick (1837–1906)
Publisher: Ernst Wasmuth, Berlin
Printer: Hein & Mosler, Berlin
Plate: XXVIII
Title on plate: Schalen (Kylix.) – Museum Berlin
Date: 1883
Edition: Second edition
Technique: Color lithograph
Origin: Germany
Sheet size: Approximately 46 x 68 cm (18.1 x 26.8 inches)
Orientation: Landscape
Period: Late 19th Century
Style: Neoclassical / Archaeological Revival
Condition:
Very good antique condition. Strong black and terracotta coloring with the detailed chariot, horse and warrior imagery remaining well preserved. Light age-related toning with scattered minor foxing and spotting, principally visible in the surrounding background and margins. Minor wear and slight irregularity along the sheet edges consistent with age. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.
An original antique lithograph printed in 1883, not a modern reproduction.
The print is offered unframed. Any framed or interior images, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only.
Additional companion plates from Albert Genick’s series are available separately.
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