18th Century Copper Plate Engraving Ruins of Palmyra / Baalbek Grand Architectural Folio Tab. XXXVI by P. Fourdrinier after Giovanni Battista Borra
Made in Italy 1753.
Tab. XXXVI The plan of the sepulchre marked I in plate I Providing the Foundational Geometric Ground Blueprint of Palmyra's Iconic, Multi-story Ancient Classical Roman Tower Tombs. The Horizontal Orientation Flawlessly Lays Out the Internal Structural Wall Grids, Entry Alignments, and Architectural Engineering Footprints.
Professionally Framed with Glass and French Matte Approx. 20 1/2" High x Wide 25 1/2".
Platemark/Image Approx. 11" High x 16 1/4" Wide.
Authentic, Museum-quality 18th-century Copper Plate Engraving, Titled Tab. XXXVI, from the Landmark Architectural Expeditions Led by Robert Wood in the Early 1750s.
This Exquisite Architectural Engraving was Drafted on-site by Italian Architect and Engineer Giovanni Battista Borra (1713–1770) and Masterfully Executed by the Renowned Engraver Paul Fourdrinier (1698–1758).
Published circa 1753, this London Edition Historic Series Meticulously Documented the Monumental Classical Roman Architecture of Palmyra. These Specific Engravings Served as Foundational Design Books that Sparked the Neoclassical Movement in Great Britain, Deeply Influencing Masters like Robert Adam.
Featuring Crisp Line Work, Rich Ink Coverage, and the Distinct, Deep Platemark Characteristic of Genuine Period Copper Plate Printing, this Plate Provides Stunning Architectural Elevations and Classical Structural Details.
Excellent antique condition given its 270+ year age. Minor age-appropriate toning and, which only enhances its authentic historic character.
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