Franz Hogenberg, City of Wismaria, Etching, 16th Century

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Portrait of the City of Wismaria is an original etching realized by Georg Braun and Franz Hogenberg as part of … Read more Portrait of the City of Wismaria is an original etching realized by Georg Braun and Franz Hogenberg as part of the suite ''Civitates Orbis Terrarum''. Precious etching, showing a view of the city of Wismaria. In this artwork there is written on the top center an inscription in Latin. Good conditions, with some visible stains. The original plate is mounted on a cardboard passepartout (34 x 49 cm). This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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