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Old Original Print Depicting the Ruins of the City of Palmyra, Syria, 1782
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£285.42
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The print is a detailed 18th-century engraving depicting the ruins of the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria. It is titled "Ruins of Palmyra" and was published by Harrison & Co in the year 1782. The image provides a view of the historical site, showcasing a series of well-preserved classical columns and architraves that stand as silent witnesses to the city's former grandeur.
In the foreground, several figures are seen amidst the ruins, possibly travelers or explorers, taking a moment to rest and perhaps contemplate the grandeur of the fallen city. Their presence also indicates the interest in antiquities and the exploration of ancient civilizations that was prevalent at the time.
The ruins are presented with a dramatic sky overhead, suggesting the passage of time and the transitory nature of human endeavors compared to the endurance of these ancient structures. The columns and architectural details are rendered with precision, reflecting the neoclassical artistic interests of the period in which the engraving was made.
The engravers, associated with Harrison & Co, were part of the 18th-century tradition of documenting and disseminating knowledge of historical and exotic locations to a European audience hungry for information about the wider world. This print would have served not only as a piece of artwork but also as an educational tool, bringing the wonders of the ancient world into the salons and studies of the period's intellectuals and curious minds.
- Dimensions:Height: 7.68 in (19.5 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1780-1789
- Date of Manufacture:1782
- Condition:Condition: Good, few small stains. Please study image carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BGJC-101A1stDibs: LU3054327483052
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