Spring Sale 1875 Woodcut Perraults Colonnade Louvre Paris 17th Century Landmark Xea6 Quality Assured [CPvSnrhU]

This is an original 1875 black and white woodcut of the beautiful colonnade on the easternmost facade of the Louvre in Paris, France. It was designed by French architect Claude Perrault in the French Classical style, after he won the designing competition set in place by King Louis XIV.

CONDITION

This 136+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects.No surface rub.No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is a blind emboss mark in the upper right corner.

• Product Type: Original Woodcut; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 8 x 5.5 inches; 20 x 14 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This image was selected from a collection of woodcuts and steel engravings prolifically depicting scenes from French history, ranging from ancient Gaul to Charlemagne and his wars, to Joan of Arc and Marie Antoinette. Historically important for French archivists, these images are extremely rare to locate and are virtually unseen individually. Period Paper is pleased to present these beautifully preserved images, which would make an ideal addition to any French lover's collection. To view more images from this portfolio, please click on the link offered below the condition paragraph.

Photography by Hildibrand.

Keywords specific to this image: architecture, column

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