A 19th-century original engraving with the view of Livorno (Livourne, Leghorn) from the sea, presided over by the Fanale tower, the old lighthouse of the Tuscan port, with the city behind. Printed under the direction of Lemaitre.
A 19th-century original engraving with the view of Livorno (Livourne, Leghorn) from the sea, presided over by the Fanale tower, the old lighthouse of the Tuscan port, with the city behind. Printed under the direction of Lemaitre.
It carries the double heading "Italie / Italia" and the number 14, both characteristic of L'Univers pittoresque, the illustrated geographical collection of Firmin Didot.
Medium: copper engraving on paper
Engraver / printer: Lemaitre workshop ("Lemaitre direxit")
Date: mid-19th century
Source: L'Univers pittoresque, Italy series, no. 14
Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.3 in (20.5 x 13.5 cm)
Condition: fair; laid down on paper, toned with light rust spots