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A beautiful and rare 18th century engraving, “Akeroo Castle” and “Adoo Estate” is from Count Erik Dahlberg’s historic work SUECIA ANTIQUA et HODIERNA which was published in Sweden posthumously in 1717. In its final state, this work comprised three volumes with a total of 353 plates.
Count Erik Dahlberg (1625-1703) was a Swedish soldier, engineer and graphic artist who served with distinction in the Swedish war against Denmark and the Great Northern War. He also directed fortifications as part of the military rebuilding program of King Charles XI. After many years in the field, Dahlberg returned to Stockholm and began observing the city with pencil in hand. His drawings were in part intended for a planned collection of engravings which were to show foreigners “how much there is in our native country which is great and beautiful.”
For 43 years of his life, Dahlberg spent his time illustrating and overseeing the creation of this great publication. Other notable copperplate engravers who also contributed to this work were Jean Le Pautre, Jean Marot and Adam Perelle. Beginning in 1668 it was not completed until after Dahlberg’s death. The SUECIA is best described as a grand vision of Sweden during its period as a world power.
This Dahlberg engraving has two separate views and is on fine, chain-linked paper. The upper engraving is a view of the Akeroo Castle and the lower engraving is a view of an estate in Adoo, Sweden.
SIZE AND CONDITION
There is age toning, spotting and some discoloration in the margin areas but the image area is in relatively good condition with some light spotting and soiling. There is some minor creasing, a slight vertical fold with evidence of the original bookbinding on the left edge. There is some soiling in the margin areas and also along the paper edges.. Overall paper size is approximately 13 ½” x 17 ¼”.
ABOUT THE DEALER
This item is from the inventory of a second generation antique print dealer who literally grew up in the business. The parents of this dealer bought and sold rare prints, manuscripts and antique books for over 50 years. This highly knowledgeable dealer has continued the family tradition by buying and selling fine quality prints, maps and books and now for the first time is offering items from an extensive inventory. All items offered for sale are original!
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Count Erik Dahlberg (1625-1703) was a Swedish soldier, engineer and graphic artist who served with distinction in the Swedish war against Denmark and the Great Northern War. He also directed fortifications as part of the military rebuilding program of King Charles XI. After many years in the field, Dahlberg returned to Stockholm and began observing the city with pencil in hand. His drawings were in part intended for a planned collection of engravings which were to show foreigners “how much there is in our native country which is great and beautiful.”
For 43 years of his life, Dahlberg spent his time illustrating and overseeing the creation of this great publication. Other notable copperplate engravers who also contributed to this work were Jean Le Pautre, Jean Marot and Adam Perelle. Beginning in 1668 it was not completed until after Dahlberg’s death. The SUECIA is best described as a grand vision of Sweden during its period as a world power.
This Dahlberg engraving has two separate views and is on fine, chain-linked paper. The upper engraving is a view of the Akeroo Castle and the lower engraving is a view of an estate in Adoo, Sweden.
SIZE AND CONDITION
There is age toning, spotting and some discoloration in the margin areas but the image area is in relatively good condition with some light spotting and soiling. There is some minor creasing, a slight vertical fold with evidence of the original bookbinding on the left edge. There is some soiling in the margin areas and also along the paper edges.. Overall paper size is approximately 13 ½” x 17 ¼”.
ABOUT THE DEALER
This item is from the inventory of a second generation antique print dealer who literally grew up in the business. The parents of this dealer bought and sold rare prints, manuscripts and antique books for over 50 years. This highly knowledgeable dealer has continued the family tradition by buying and selling fine quality prints, maps and books and now for the first time is offering items from an extensive inventory. All items offered for sale are original!
#2257
WE SHIP EVERYWHERE. If you don't see your shipping location mentioned, please send us a message and we will send you the appropriate fees.
Erik Dahlberg Suecia Antiqua Engraving Views Akeroo Castle and Adoo Estate 1717
Overview
- Vintage item from the 1700s
- Materials: paper, pen, ink
- Feedback: 23 reviews
- Only ships to United States from Dallas, Texas.
- Listed on Apr 29, 2014
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