Quart Towers, Valencia - Antique print 1810 - Alexandre Laborde.
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Original antique print (watercolor) of the Quart Towers.
The Quart Towers or Quart Gate are one of the two fortified gates of the medieval wall of Valencia that still stand. The complex is made up of two semi-cylindrical towers joined by a central body, where the gate itself opens, in the shape of a semicircular arch.
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 patron of the work was Godoy. Contains first-hand archaeological data and beautiful English-style landscapes.
Image dimensions 23.5 x 35.4 cms.
Engraver: FB Lorieux, French 1786-1810 (fl.) from a drawing by Ligier.
Somewhat deteriorated.
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Original antique print (watercolor) of the Quart Towers.
The Quart Towers or Quart Gate are one of the two fortified gates of the medieval wall of Valencia that still stand. The complex is made up of two semi-cylindrical towers joined by a central body, where the gate itself opens, in the shape of a semicircular arch.
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 patron of the work was Godoy. Contains first-hand archaeological data and beautiful English-style landscapes.
Image dimensions 23.5 x 35.4 cms.
Engraver: FB Lorieux, French 1786-1810 (fl.) from a drawing by Ligier.
Somewhat deteriorated.