Poblet Monastery - Alexandre Laborde - Antique print 1810
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Poblet Monastery - Alexandre Laborde - Antique print 1810

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Original antique engraving by Alejandro Laborde (Alexandre Laborde) showing the Puerta Real and the façade of the Church of the Poblet Monastery in Tarragona.

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 spread the romantic vision of Spain abroad. The work's patron was Godoy. Contains first-hand archaeological data and beautiful English-style landscapes.

Artist: based on a work by Ligier (1780- ).

Engraving by: FB Lorieux (French, 1786-1810 fl.).

Print dimensions: 23 x 32 cms.

Date: 1810-1811.

Small rust stains.

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