Description:
- Engraving corresponding to Plate 23 of Architecture, part of the Popular Illustrated Encyclopedia of Sciences and Arts, created by Federico Gillman and compiled according to the Iconographic Encyclopedia and the Conversations Lexicon of Germany.
- The engraving depicts the ancient city of Constantinople, present-day Turkey. Also featured are several mosques and parts of the stucco decorations on a house in Algiers.
- The title 'ARCHITECTURE' is in the upper margin, and 'Plate 23' is printed in the upper right corner, identifying it as Engraving Number 23 in a series on architecture.
- The lower margin bears the identification of the various mosques and towers of ancient Constantinople.
- Intaglio etching on steel, although a different technique could have been used.
- Executed in a monochrome black tone, with very good ink, centered with acceptable margins, and well-printed.
- The fact that the print bears a hallmark, mark, or hallmark is of great importance for identifying information such as its engraver, draftsman, printing location, and other details.
Conservation and Damage:
- Overall Condition: Good.
- The print is on medium-thickness, fair-quality paper.
- The paper is somewhat dirty, but has only minor rust stains.
- The print has small tears and creases at the edges and corners.
- If cleaned, the result could be very acceptable.
Comments:
- Measurements are approximate.
- Ideal print as a decorative element.
- The color tones in the photos are not identical to the actual color tones.
- The print for sale corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed representation of the print.
- The information provided here is based on unverified personal opinions.
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