Antique Framed Print : Castle on Chapultepec Hill, Mexico City
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Castle on Chapultepec Hill, Mexico City
An imposing castle on Chapultepec Hill, near Mexico City. The hill was once the site of the palace of the Aztec kings. The castle was built by a Spanish viceroy in 1785. Date: circa 1895
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Media ID 14308420
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
1785 Aztec Chapultepec Imposing Kings Mexico Viceroy 1895
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the 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 24.4cm x 19.4cm (9.6" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
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
Castle on Chapultepec Hill, Mexico City (circa 1895) This striking photograph captures the imposing presence of Chapultepec Castle, perched atop Chapultepec Hill in Mexico City. The hill holds significant historical importance, having once served as the site of the palaces of the Aztec kings. In 1785, a Spanish viceroy, the Marquis of Branciforte, commissioned the construction of the castle as a royal residence. The castle's grandeur is evident in this late 19th-century image. Its fortified walls and towering turrets stand proud against the clear blue sky, while the lush greenery of the surrounding hillside provides a beautiful contrast. The castle's location on Chapultepec Hill not only offered a strategic defensive position but also provided breathtaking views of the city below. The Aztecs, who ruled the region from the 14th to the 16th centuries, held the hill in high esteem. They believed that the hill was the dwelling place of the god Huitzilopochtli, the patron deity of the Aztecs. The Spanish conquerors, who arrived in the early 16th century, recognized the strategic value of the hill and fortified it with a series of forts and palaces. The castle underwent several transformations throughout history, serving as a military academy, a presidential residence, and a museum. Today, it is a popular tourist destination and a symbol of Mexico's rich cultural heritage. This photograph, taken circa 1895, offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the castle's grandeur and historical significance.
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