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Antique Framed Print : SURVEYING, 1598. A surveyor and his assistant take comfortable sightings on the
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SURVEYING, 1598. A surveyor and his assistant take comfortable sightings on the
SURVEYING, 1598.
A surveyor and his assistant take comfortable sightings on the countryside as a dial records distances by counting the revolutions of their carriage wheels. Woodcut, German, 1598
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Media ID 12407534
1598 Assistant Carriage Country Driver Germany Riding Crop Surveyor Technology
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 24.7cm (14.6" x 9.7")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this woodcut print from 1598, we are transported back in time to witness the daily life of a surveyor and his assistant in late Renaissance Germany. The scene depicts two men on horseback, immersed in their work as they traverse the picturesque countryside. The surveyor, holding a riding crop with authority, directs his assistant's attention towards distant landmarks while taking comfortable sightings. What makes this image particularly intriguing is the innovative technology employed by these skilled workers. A dial attached to their carriage wheels records distances by counting revolutions—a remarkable feat for its time. This clever mechanism showcases the ingenuity and resourcefulness of early transportation methods. The serene beauty of the German landscape serves as an idyllic backdrop for this snapshot into history. As we observe these dedicated individuals going about their tasks with precision and focus, it becomes evident that their work was crucial for mapping and understanding the world around them. This woodcut print not only offers us a glimpse into an era long gone but also reminds us of humanity's unyielding pursuit of knowledge and progress. It captures a moment frozen in time—an ode to both technological advancement and the tireless efforts of those who shaped our understanding of geography centuries ago.
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