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Author: A. Cardon
Year/Period: 1765
| Size: | Inches: | 35 x 18 |
| CM: | 90 x 44 |
Price: $429.99
SKU: VED 45
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Description:
Antoine Alexandre Joseph Cardon (Bruxelles, 1739 – 1822) was a famous Belgian engraver that worked in Wien, Rome and Naples. In all, Cardon produced five different views of Naples that give a complete view of the city from different viewpoints and perspectives.He copper-engraved this "Veduta di Chiaia dalla parte di Levante" from a drawing by Gabriele Ricciarelli. This artistic view shows the Riviera di Chiaia, the new residential area for wealthy people.
There is a dedication to W. Hamilton and a legend with 30 different points of interest
Engraving Information:
This artistic reproduction of a vintage map was made using modern graphic procedures, but obtaining the results found in the antique copperplate engraving technique, as one can easily find out by lightly rubbing his/her finger on the map. This map, which is an exact reproduction of the original antique, is printed on cotton paper panels which are glued and mounted on a cotton cloth background "a stacchi" (slightly separated from each other), in order to allow for folding and easier transport. Finally, map is water-colored by hand making it a truly unique piece, worthy of the original old print.
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