Details
Description
An original antique steel engraving, uncolored, of the great mosque at mecca, captioned "grande mosquée de la mekke". The view … Read more An original antique steel engraving, uncolored, of the great mosque at mecca, captioned "grande mosquée de la mekke". The view is taken from above, looking into the vast rectangular courtyard enclosed on all sides by arcades with domed roofs, with tall slender minarets at the far corners and bare mountains beyond. At the center stands the kaaba, a plain cube within a ring of posts, surrounded by smaller structures: domed buildings, an arched gateway, a stepped pulpit and open pavilions. Small figures of worshipers kneel, walk and pray across the paved court along dotted paths. The caption translates as great mosque of mecca. Below it the publisher's line reads "publié par furne, à paris" (published by furne, in paris), and in small letters at the lower right corner of the image the printer's line reads "imp. Delamain, 8, r. Git-le-cœur, paris." no artist or engraver is named. It was issued in voyage en asie et en afrique, written by mm. Eyriès and alfred jacobs and published in paris in 1859 by furne et cie, éditeurs, 45 rue saint-andré-des-arts. The book forms part of the histoire générale des voyages of dumont d'urville, d'orbigny, eyriès and a. Jacobs, which presented the voyages and travels of the period to french readers, with plates engraved on steel and printed on separate leaves. Nineteenth century views of the sanctuary at mecca are of interest to collectors of islamic subjects and of arabia. Condition: complete sheet, minor nicks along the top edge. Even age toning, soiled along the bottom, left and right edges. A few small foxing spots in the margin. This is an original antique print, not a modern reproduction. This item is sold unframed. Any framed or interior images are shown for presentation and inspiration only, unless the listing explicitly states that the item is sold framed. See less
- Dimensions
- 10.24ʺW × 6.3ʺH
- Period
- 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cream
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Minor nicks along … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Minor nicks along the top edge, Even age toning, Soiled along the bottom, left and right edges, A few small foxing spots in the margin less
Returns & Cancellations
Return Policy - All sales are final 48 hours after delivery, unless otherwise specified in the description of the product.
Cancellation Policy - Prior to shipping or local pickup, buyers may cancel an order for up to 48 hours, unless otherwise specified.
Related Collections
- Rattan Original Prints
- Soicher Marin Original Prints
- Medium-Density Fibreboard Original Prints
- Silver Finish Original Prints
- Sam Francis Original Prints
- Dye Transfer Original Prints
- Original Prints in Lexington, KY
- John Kiraly Original Prints
- Donald Sultan Original Prints
- Original Prints in Panama City, FL
- Ralph Lauren Original Prints
- Original Prints in Salt Lake City
- Johannes Kip Original Prints
- Damien Hirst Original Prints
- Framed Prints
- Botanical Prints
- Bird Prints
- Woodblock Prints
- Screen Prints
- Japanese Woodblock Prints
- George Barbier Original Prints
- Thomas McKnight Original Prints
- Frank Stella Original Prints
- Gustave Baumann Original Prints
- Teak Original Prints