Neoclassical Greek Islands solid-wood with black finish

solid-wood with black finish

Auguste de Choiseul-Gouffier whose passion for ancient Greece led him to travel to the country in 1776 accompanied by an entourage of prominent artists and scholars

A striking depiction of the Isthmus of Corinth approximately 50 years before the construction of the canal

Internal Dimensions – plate mark: 31 x 21cm OR 12

Good clean copy with rubbing on spine

Neoclassical Greek Islands solid-wood with black finishA beautiful folio engraving with scenes from classical antiquity that is 300 years old. Published by the Benedictine monk Bernard de Montfacaun one of the founders of modern archaeology. His catalog of ancient Greek and Roman artefacts is one of the most important 18th Century publications of classical antiquity. An exceedingly decorative, and elegantly framed piece that will add a touch of neo classical grandeur to any interior. Internal Dimensions