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Luigi Mayer
Ruins of the Gymnasium, Near the Conapic Gate of Alexandria

About the Item

Hand-colored aquatint by Thomas Milton, based on original drawings by artist Luigi Mayer (1755-1803). From Views in Egypt, Palestine, and Other Parts of the Ottoman Empire, a series of 96 prints published in London by R. Bowyer, 1802. These images were made for Sir Robert Ainslie, then ambassador to Constantinople. Mayer traveled extensively in the region and was one of the earliest and most important late 18th century European painters of the Ottoman Empire.
  • Creator:
    Luigi Mayer (1755 - 1803)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    General toning; slight brittle around edges and mild yellowing, does not impact image area and can be framed out. See image.
  • Gallery Location:
    Mount Vernon, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 000911stDibs: LU134826762702
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