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18th Century Copper Plate Engraving Ruins of Palmyra / Baalbek Grand Architectural Folio Tab. XXVI by P. Fourdrinier after Giovanni …
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18th Century Copper Plate Engraving Ruins of Palmyra / Baalbek Grand Architectural Folio Tab. XXVI by P. Fourdrinier after Giovanni Battista Borra
Made in Italy 1753.
Tab. XXVI View of the arch from the east Capturing a Magnificent, Wide Perspective of Palmyra's Iconic Roman Monumental Archway. The Horizontal Orientation Elegantly Showcases the Dramatic Juxtaposition of the Surviving Central Triple-vaulted Gate Alongside Columns of the Long Portico Bleeding Out Into the Desert Sand.
Professionally Framed with Glass and French Matte Approx. 20 1/2" High x Wide 25 1/2".
Platemark/Image Approx. 11" High x 16 1/4" Wide.
Authentic, Museum-quality 18th-century Copper Plate Engraving, Titled Tab. XXVI, from the Landmark Architectural Expeditions Led by Robert Wood in the Early 1750s.
This Exquisite Architectural Engraving was Drafted on-site by Italian Architect and Engineer Giovanni Battista Borra (1713–1770) and Masterfully Executed by the Renowned Engraver Paul Fourdrinier (1698–1758).
Published circa 1753, this London Edition Historic Series Meticulously Documented the Monumental Classical Roman Architecture of Palmyra. These Specific Engravings Served as Foundational Design Books that Sparked the Neoclassical Movement in Great Britain, Deeply Influencing Masters like Robert Adam.
Featuring Crisp Line Work, Rich Ink Coverage, and the Distinct, Deep Platemark Characteristic of Genuine Period Copper Plate Printing, this Plate Provides Stunning Architectural Elevations and Classical Structural Details.
Excellent antique condition given its 270+ year age. Minor age-appropriate toning and, which only enhances its authentic historic character.
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- Dimensions
- 25.5ʺW × 0.75ʺD × 20.5ʺH
- Styles
- Classical Roman
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Art Subjects
- Architecture
- Period
- Mid 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Engraving
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gray
- Condition Notes
- Excellent antique condition given its 270+ year age. Minor age-appropriate toning and, which only enhances its authentic historic character. Excellent antique condition given its 270+ year age. Minor age-appropriate toning and, which only enhances its authentic historic character. less
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