Description:
- Engraving corresponding to Plate 45 on Architecture, part of the Popular Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Sciences and Arts, produced by Federico Gillman, and based on the Iconographic Encyclopaedia and the Conversations Lexicon from Germany.
- The engraving features the Palace of Chambord, Bury Castle, Fontainebleau, the Hôtel Ecoville in Caen, Nantouillet Castle, etc.
- The upper margin bears the title “ARCHITECTURE”, and the top right-hand corner is stamped “Lam. 45”, identifying it as Engraving number 45 in a series on architecture.
- The lower margin contains labels identifying the various parts of the palaces, hotels and castles, all located in France.
- An etching on steel, although a different technique may also have been used.
- Executed in monochrome black, with excellent ink coverage, well-centred with acceptable margins and a good impression.
- The presence of any mark, stamp or watermark on the print is of great importance for identifying details such as the engraver, the draughtsman, the place of printing and other particulars.
Conservation and Damage:
- Overall condition: Good.
- The print is on medium-weight paper of average quality.
- The paper is somewhat soiled, but has hardly any rust spots.
- The print has small tears and creases along the edges and corners.
- If cleaned, the result could be very acceptable.
Comments:
- Dimensions are approximate.
- Ideal as a decorative item.
- The colour tones in the photos do not match the actual colours.
- The print for sale is the one shown in the photos. The description is not a detailed account of the item.
- The information provided here is based on personal, unverified opinions.
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