18th Century Copper Plate Engraving Ruins of Palmyra Grand Architectural Folio Plate XX by P. Fourdrinier After Giovanni Battista Borra

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18th Century Copper Plate Engraving Ruins of Palmyra / Baalbek Grand Architectural Folio Tab. XX by P. Fourdrinier after Giovanni … Read more 18th Century Copper Plate Engraving Ruins of Palmyra / Baalbek Grand Architectural Folio Tab. XX by P. Fourdrinier after Giovanni Battista Borra


Made in Italy 1753.


Tab. XX The Elevation and Section of the Long Side of the Temple of the Sun Presents a Detailed Architectural Elevation and Structural Section of the Long Side of the Majestic Temple of the Sun at Palmyra (Temple of Bel). The Vertical Layout Beautifully Highlights the Soaring Scale of the Classical Column Spacing and Entablatures.


Professionally Framed with Glass and French Matte Approx. 25 1/2" High x 20 1/2" Wide.


Platemark/Image Approx. 16 1/4" High x 11" Wide.


Authentic, Museum-quality 18th-century Copper Plate Engraving, Titled Tab. XX, 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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