Original 19th century engraving of the Praetorium Tower of Tarragona, also known as the Palace of Augustus or Pilate's Castle. It belongs to a French series on Spain, headed "ESPAGNE", and is titled at the foot: "Palais d'Auguste à Tarragone". The building, medieval on Roman elements, served as a barracks from the 16th century.
Original 19th century engraving of the Praetorium Tower of Tarragona, also known as the Palace of Augustus or Pilate's Castle. It belongs to a French series on Spain, headed "ESPAGNE", and is titled at the foot: "Palais d'Auguste à Tarragone". The building, medieval on Roman elements, served as a barracks from the 16th century.
Medium: Copper engraving, hand-colored.
Artist / after: Auguste Alexandre Guillaumot (1815-1892).
Engraver: Augustin Lemaître (1797-1870).
Date: 19th century.
Dimensions: Image 3.5 x 5.3 in (9 x 13.5 cm).
Condition: Good. Presented in a mat.