San Miguel de Fay Natural Area - Alexandre Laborde - Antique print 1806.
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This original antique hand-colored engraving by Alexandre Laborde from the early 19th century depicts the waterfalls of San Miguel de Fay? (Sant Miquel del Fai in Catalan). The monastery of San Miguel de Fay, an ancient Benedictine monastery located 7 km from the municipality of San Felíu de Codinas, in the Catalan region of Vallès Oriental, belonging to the province of Barcelona (Spain).
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.
Artist: based on a work by Ligier (1780- ).
Engraver: Friedrich Schroeder (1768-1839).
Print dimensions: 33 x 44 cm.
Good condition.
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This original antique hand-colored engraving by Alexandre Laborde from the early 19th century depicts the waterfalls of San Miguel de Fay? (Sant Miquel del Fai in Catalan). The monastery of San Miguel de Fay, an ancient Benedictine monastery located 7 km from the municipality of San Felíu de Codinas, in the Catalan region of Vallès Oriental, belonging to the province of Barcelona (Spain).
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.
Artist: based on a work by Ligier (1780- ).
Engraver: Friedrich Schroeder (1768-1839).
Print dimensions: 33 x 44 cm.
Good condition.