Premium 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
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - 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 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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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