◅
▻
A beautiful and rare 18th century engraving, “Ostanna” 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 print of Noor Palace is on fine chain-linked paper which has a strong plate mark. The engraving is very crisp and the architectural elements very detailed. The palace reflects 17th century Swedish architecture. It is typically near water with formal gardens and is a large palace estate.
SIZE AND CONDITION
There is some age toning and discoloration in the margin areas but the image itself is in good condition and the margin areas can be matted out. There are a few light creases and evidence of the original book binding is on the left side. Paper size is approximately 13 ½” x 17 ¼” and the image size is approximately 7 ½” x 13 1.4”
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!
SHIPPING
Free shipping within U.S.
International buyers: if multiple prints are purchased, the only shipping charge will be for the first one.
RETURNS
If there is an error in the description, please return your purchase within 7 business days to receive a full refund.
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 print of Noor Palace is on fine chain-linked paper which has a strong plate mark. The engraving is very crisp and the architectural elements very detailed. The palace reflects 17th century Swedish architecture. It is typically near water with formal gardens and is a large palace estate.
SIZE AND CONDITION
There is some age toning and discoloration in the margin areas but the image itself is in good condition and the margin areas can be matted out. There are a few light creases and evidence of the original book binding is on the left side. Paper size is approximately 13 ½” x 17 ¼” and the image size is approximately 7 ½” x 13 1.4”
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!
SHIPPING
Free shipping within U.S.
International buyers: if multiple prints are purchased, the only shipping charge will be for the first one.
RETURNS
If there is an error in the description, please return your purchase within 7 business days to receive a full refund.
Erik Dahlberg Suecia Antique Ostanna Palace 1717
Overview
- Vintage item from the 1700s
- Materials: pen, paper, ink
- Feedback: 23 reviews
- Only ships to United States from Dallas, Texas.
- Listed on Apr 29, 2014
- 3 views
- Seller Information
- Add item to treasury
-
No comments:
Post a Comment