Arch of Bará, Tarragona - Alexandre Laborde - Antique print 1810
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Original hand-colored engraving by Alejandro Laborde (Alexandre Laborde) of the Arch of Barà in Tarragona. The Arch of Barà (in Catalan arc de Berà, which derives from the name of Count Bera) is an honorary arch located in Roda de Barà, about 20 km northeast of Tarragona (Spain), in the town of Roda de Barà. The arch is located on the route of what was the Via Augusta, currently on the N-340 road.
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: Georges Malbeste (1754-1843).
Print dimensions: 31 x 41 cm.
Date: 1810-1811.
Damage to the paper outside the print.
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Original hand-colored engraving by Alejandro Laborde (Alexandre Laborde) of the Arch of Barà in Tarragona. The Arch of Barà (in Catalan arc de Berà, which derives from the name of Count Bera) is an honorary arch located in Roda de Barà, about 20 km northeast of Tarragona (Spain), in the town of Roda de Barà. The arch is located on the route of what was the Via Augusta, currently on the N-340 road.
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: Georges Malbeste (1754-1843).
Print dimensions: 31 x 41 cm.
Date: 1810-1811.
Damage to the paper outside the print.