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18th Century Architectural Engraving Antiquities of Athens Zephyros
Karen Tarleton
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18th Century Architectural Engraving Antiquities of Athens Zephyros

18th century
For Sale by Karen Tarleton
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18th Century Engraving Antiquities of Athens Greek God Zephyros from the Tower of Winds in Athens. The Tower is an octagonal Marble Clock Tower with mythological gods facing in difference directions. Zephyros is the Greek God of the West Wind.

I have other listed please view my other interesting items.

Please call on 07866 475069 or email for more information.

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Many thanks

Karen

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Karen Tarleton has dated this Antique Architectural Copperplate Engraving to the 18th Century.

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SA570055
Description
18th Century Engraving Antiquities of Athens Greek God Zephyros from the Tower of Winds in Athens. The Tower is an octagonal Marble Clock Tower with mythological gods facing in difference directions. Zephyros is the Greek God of the West Wind.

I have other listed please view my other interesting items.

Please call on 07866 475069 or email for more information.

FREE SHIPPING.

Many thanks

Karen

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Karen Tarleton has dated this Antique Architectural Copperplate Engraving to the 18th Century.

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Karen Tarleton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011
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An 18th-century monochrome copperplate engraving depicting the classical winged Greek deity Zephyros floating horizontally while holding draped fabric filled with flowers.
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An 18th-century monochrome copperplate engraving depicting the classical winged Greek deity Zephyros floating horizontally while holding draped fabric filled with flowers.
18th Century Architectural Engraving Antiquities of Athens Zephyros
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An 18th-century monochrome copperplate engraving depicting the classical winged Greek deity Zephyros floating horizontally while holding draped fabric filled with flowers.
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Architectural engravings from this era were precise copperplate illustrations published in multi-volume folios during the 18th century to document classical Greek ruins. Artists like James Stuart and Nicholas Revett measured and drew monuments such as the Tower of the Winds, providing detailed prints that fueled the Neoclassical movement across Europe.

These prints were crafted by etching or engraving a detailed design into a copper plate, applying oil-based ink, and pressing it onto handmade laid rag paper. The pressure of the printing press left a distinct plate mark around the printed image area.

Authentic prints from the 18th century feature an indented plate rim created by the edge of the metal sheet, chain lines and watermarks visible in the paper construction, and sharp line definition from hand engraving rather than digital halftone dots.

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