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"The Ancient City of Palmira
as it now appears" (Syria)
Copper etching (original
hand-coloring). Published by Carington Bowles in a series of
perspective views after the British expedition and the
careful drawing of all then remaining antique ruins in
Palmira. Robert Wood and James Dawkins went to Palmira in
1751 and had J.P Borra an italian architect draw the ruins.
Their enormously important monumental work bore the title:
The Ruins of Palmira" and was published in London, 1753This
is plate 4, the general view, of the set of 4 perspective
views, which were printed after the mentioned book. London,
ca. 1760
Title in English and French in
the manner of perspective views.
Descriptions:
1. The Temple of the Sun (Baal)
- 2. ATurkish Mosque - 3. A Little Temple - 4. The Cell of a
Temple - 5. Large Pedestals - 6. A Line of Columns which
belonged to a Portico - 7. The Remains of a Christian Church
- 8. Ruins of a Sepulchre - 9. Buildings errected by
Diocletian - 10. A Sepulchre - 11. Ruins of a Turkish
fortification - 12. The Turkish castle on the hill.
Beautiful original hand
coloring. Hardly visible repaired tear on right side. Small
repaired tear in left margin.
Overall very pleasant appearance.
27.2 x 37.8 cm (10.7 x
14.9")
$ 580.00
Order Nr. NEAREAST235623
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