Description:
- Engraving map of the Mediterranean Sea, specifically the province of Alicante.
- Nice colour engraving of the Mediterranean coast at the beginning of the 20th century.
- The map focuses on the province of Alicante, and also shows the areas bordering the province such as: Murcia, Albacete and Valencia.
- The names of any author do not appear, only the legend is observed in the right inferior zone with conventional signs like, for example: rivers, services by railway, conduction in automobile, pedestrians, obligations of postmen, maritime conduction, etc.
- This is a stone engraving, a lithograph. Lithography dates back to the 18th century and consists of stamping a design that is previously made on a limestone with pencil or special inks, and then applying an ink that only adheres to the areas that have been treated with these materials.
- It is in colour, with the emphasis on the conventional signs of the legend.
- No markings or signatures have been found that could provide details of the engraver, the artist or any other information.
Conservation and Damage:
- Very good general condition.
- The engraving is on very thick paper of very good quality.
- It has almost no rust stains, only the upper right corner is a little browned.
- It shows the wear typical of it's age.
Comments:
- Measurements are approximate.
- The tones of the colours in the photos are not the same as the tones of the real colours.
- The Engraving on sale is the one that corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed exposition of the same.
- The data provided here are personal opinions not contrasted.
4836 - ENGRAVING. MAP OF THE PROVINCE OF ALICANTE. MEDITE...