ARCHITECTURE ENGRAVING 48. DRESDEN, VIENNA, NUREMBERG

Description:
- Engraving corresponding to Plate 48 on Architecture, belonging to the Popular Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Sciences and Arts, produced by Federico Gillman, and compiled in accordance with the Iconographic Encyclopaedia and the Conversations Lexicon of Germany.
- The engraving depicts the Zwinger, the Catholic church, and St Mary’s Church, all three in Dresden. The Imperial Palace, Prince Eugene’s Palace and St Charles’ Church, all three in Vienna. The Peller House in Nuremberg.
- The upper margin bears the title “ARCHITECTURE”, and the top right-hand corner is printed with “Lam. 48”, identifying it as Engraving number 48 in a series on architecture.
- The lower margin contains labels identifying the various parts of churches and palaces, both in Germany and in Vienna.
- Chalcographic 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 engraving 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 fair 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.