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Old Engraving of the Ruins of the Palace of Cleopatra in Old Egypt, Africa
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This plate shows views of the ruins of the Palace of Cleopatra, Egypt. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Cornelis de Bruijn (also spelled Cornelius de Bruyn, pronounced (1652 - 1726/7) was a Dutch artist and traveler. He made two large tours and published illustrated books with his observations of people, buildings, plants and animals. Best known as a landscape artist, Le Bruyn travelled widely from a young age to Vienna, on to Rome then to Smyrna, Constantinople, Egypt, Jerusalem, Syria, Lebanon, and Turkey. Everywhere he went Le Bruyn depicted the scenes around him, he was especially interested in places of antiquity or historic interest, and his are the first images of the interior of a pyramid and Jerusalem to be widely available to Westerners. After an eight-year stay in Venice, Le Bruyn returned to The Hague in 1693 to publish this first book. From 1701 he started a second journey into Russia, Persia.
Artist: Cornelis de Bruijn (also spelled Cornelius de Bruyn, pronounced (1652 - 1726/7) was a Dutch artist and traveler. He made two large tours and published illustrated books with his observations of people, buildings, plants and animals. Best known as a landscape artist, Le Bruyn travelled widely from a young age to Vienna, on to Rome then to Smyrna, Constantinople, Egypt, Jerusalem, Syria, Lebanon, and Turkey. Everywhere he went Le Bruyn depicted the scenes around him, he was especially interested in places of antiquity or historic interest, and his are the first images of the interior of a pyramid and Jerusalem to be widely available to Westerners. After an eight-year stay in Venice, Le Bruyn returned to The Hague in 1693 to publish this first book. From 1701 he started a second journey into Russia, Persia.
Condition: Good. General age-related toning and some repairs at the folding line. Please study image carefully.
Date: c.1700
Overall size: 38.4 x 32.5 cm.
Image size: 36.3 x 30 cm.
Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space.
- Dimensions:Height: 12.8 in (32.5 cm)Width: 15.12 in (38.4 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1700
- Condition:Repaired: Some repairs at the folding line. Condition: Good. General age-related toning and some repairs at the folding line. Please study image carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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