Domingo De Aguirre, Sitio Real De Aranjuez, 1800s, Paper

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A very large framed watercolor engraving depicting the sitio real de aranjuez, "viewed from the arch of the agua next … Read more A very large framed watercolor engraving depicting the sitio real de aranjuez, "viewed from the arch of the agua next to the ocaña road," showing the buildings and convent as they were constructed in 1775. In the foreground, a herd of "camellada de aranjuez" dromedaries can be seen; these were used for transporting heavy loads and for other tasks in the gardens.

the engraving bears a dedication to the artist: "por d d domingo de aguirre capitan de infanterie ingeniero de les r e plazas y f - delineada en el ano 1775" (by domingo de aguirre, captain of infantry, engineer of the royal courts and engineers - engraved in 1775), as well as the signature of the artist-engraver: "d josej juaquin fabregat, academico de la r i de san fernando, la gravo en madrid" (josé joaquín fabregat, academico of the royal court of san fernando, engraved in madrid).

after a drawing by domingo de aguirre

josé joaquín fabregat (1748–1807) was a major spanish engraver and draftsman of the enlightenment period, particularly renowned for the finesse of his engravings.

in 1788, he moved to mexico where he spent the rest of his life training local artists and documenting mexican life and architecture.

he collaborated with the draftsman domingo de aguirre on a major cartographic project commissioned by the spanish crown. The engravings were intended for the nobility and the royal family.

the engraving is framed in a beautiful wooden molding; it shows some wear, creases, and browning.

dimensions with frame: 86 x 66 cm
dimensions without frame: 71.5 x 51 cm
5.7 kg this piece has an attribution mark,
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