Montserrat Monastery - Alexandre Laborde - Antique Engraving - 1806
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Montserrat Monastery - Alexandre Laborde - Antique Engraving - 1806

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This original antique print by Alexandre Laborde from the early 19th century depicts the Monastery of Montserrat.

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 Voyage' helped 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: based on a work by Jacques Moulinier (1753-1828)

Engraver: Louis Garreau (1770-1811)

Paper dimensions: 60 x 45 cms.

Print dimensions: 46 x 34 cms.

Good condition.

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