ENGRAVING ALICANTE FROM THE TIP OF THE PIER. LITHOGRAPHY. CUVILLIER

Description:
- Intaglio to the strong water of Alicante, of a view from the tip of the wharf.
- Engraving by Cuvillier, Alfred Auguste Cuvillier (1802-1887), was a French historian and literary critic.
- The engraving, done in black and white, shows a general view of Alicante from the tip of the quay. A large swell can be seen, with several boats, and some people on the coast. In the background, the walled city of Alicante and the castle can be seen.
- In the lower left, right and central margins are the identifications of the engraver, printer and draughtsman.
- This is an intaglio, a process of printing with strong water on copper.
- It is quite large, unframed.

Conservation and Damage:
- General condition: Good
- The engraving is on thick, good quality paper.
- The paper is somewhat dirty, with rust stains. It has small tears on the edges.
- If it were cleaned, the result could be very acceptable.
- The engraving has the wear and tear of it’s age.

Comments:
- Measurements are approximate.
- Ideal engraving as a decorative element.
- The tones of the colours in the photos are not the same as the tones of the real colours.
- The Engraving for sale is the one that corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed exposition of it.
- The data provided here are personal opinions not contrasted.