Monistrol of Montserrat - Alexandre Laborde - Antique Engraving - 1806
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Monistrol of Montserrat - Alexandre Laborde - Antique Engraving - 1806

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This early 19th century hand-colored antique print by Alexandre Laborde depicts the village of Monistrol, located at the foot of Montserrat mountain and on the banks of the Llobregat River, where it crosses a pretty bridge to join the road to Barcelona.

Print dimensions: 28 x 38 cms.

Provenance: Voyage pittoresque et historique de l'Espagne. It was a travel book by the Frenchman Alexandre de Laborde, published in four volumes between 1806 and 1820. Alexandre Laborde's 'Picturesque Journey' helped to spread the romantic vision of Spain abroad. The patron of the work was Godoy. Contains first-hand archaeological data and beautiful English-style landscapes.

Artist: after a work by Jacques Moulinier (1753-1828)

Engraver: François-Nicolas-Barthélemy Dequevauviller (1745 - 1817)

Production date: 1806.

Good condition. Trimmed outside the print. Has a mount.

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