Description:
- Chromolithograph engraving of the Province of Alicante.
- Chromolithography is a method of lithography (stone engraving) by which drawings are printed in colour.
- It belongs to the historical geographical atlas of the provinces of Spain.
- The engraving contains two descriptions, one geographical and the other historical. In the upper part there are several characters, among them two people from Alicante dressed in the regional costumes of the time.
- Dedicated to Mr. Emilio Castelar. Just below appears the map of the province of Alicante, next to an image of the beautiful castle of Santa Barbara located in the city of Alicante.
- Made in colours, very good ink, centred with acceptable margins and with a good stamping.
- The fact that the engraving has a Distinctive, Mark or Contrast is of great importance in order to be able to identify data such as the engraver, the artist, the place where it was printed and other details.
Conservation and Damage:
- General condition Good.
- The engraving has a good thickness and quality of paper.
- The paper has hardly any rust stains.
- It shows 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.
4361 - ENGRAVING. CHROMOLITHOGRAPHY PROVINCE OF ALICANTE. EMILIO CASTELAR.