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Large 18th Century Architectural Engraving
Karen Tarleton
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Large 18th Century Architectural Engraving

18th century
For Sale by Karen Tarleton
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Large engraving by James Basire of the Antiquities of Athens.

The Choregic monument of Lysicrates is one of the earliest in Greece to use the Corinthian architectural order. The frieze running around the top of the monument show Dionysos and his satyrs attacking some pirates who had kidnapped him. The defeated pirates jumped overboard and turned into dolphins.

Please look at my other items as I do have others for sale.

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Karen 07866 475069

Physical Dimensions
Height
56.5cm (22.24")
Width
38.5cm (15.16")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
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Karen Tarleton has dated this 18th Century Architectural Engraving to the 18th Century.

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SA811839
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Large engraving by James Basire of the Antiquities of Athens.
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The Choregic monument of Lysicrates is one of the earliest in Greece to use the Corinthian architectural order.
Karen Tarleton

The frieze running around the top of the monument show Dionysos and his satyrs attacking some pirates who had kidnapped him. The defeated pirates jumped overboard and turned into dolphins.

Please look at my other items as I do have others for sale.

FREE shipping

Many thanks

Karen 07866 475069

Height
56.5cm (22.24")
Width
38.5cm (15.16")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

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

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SA811839
Karen Tarleton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011
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An 18th-century black and white architectural line engraving depicting a tall classical monument with Corinthian columns and decorative acanthus finial.
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Somerset
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century black and white architectural line engraving depicting a tall classical monument with Corinthian columns and decorative acanthus finial.
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An 18th-century black and white architectural line engraving depicting a tall classical monument with Corinthian columns and decorative acanthus finial.
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An 18th-century architectural engraving is a monochrome print created using a copperplate printing technique, designed to illustrate classical buildings, monuments, and archaeological discoveries for architects and patrons.

These prints were produced using copper plates incised with fine lines, inked, and impressed onto handmade laid rag paper.

Authentic period engravings typically feature a distinct plate mark impression around the border, chain lines and watermarks in the laid paper, and hand-engraved inscriptions including the artist or engravers name.

Architectural engravings work well when framed in simple dark or gilt frames, arranged in symmetrical grid layouts on a feature wall or styled within a library or study setting.

Store or display engravings away from direct sunlight, maintain a stable humidity level, and frame them using acid-free mounting materials and UV-protective glass to prevent foxing and discolouration.
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