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The colossus at Rhodes
The colossus at Rhodes, ancient lighthouse. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Christiane Henriette Dorothea Westermayr from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1792
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Bertuch Bilderbuch Colossus Educational Encyclopedia Friedrich Helios Johann Kinder Lighthouse Rhodes Westermayr Wonders
31"x27" (79x69cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 24x20 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 31x27 inches (787x685mm). 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 59.9cm x 53.7cm (23.6" x 21.1")
Estimated Product Size is 78.7cm x 68.5cm (31" x 27")
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.
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The Colossus of Rhodes: A Marvel of Ancient Engineering and Mythology This hand-colored copperplate engraving, taken from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children) published in Weimar in 1792, depicts the legendary Colossus of Rhodes. The Colossus was an ancient Greek statue of the sun god Helios, erected in the city of Rhodes around 280 BC. The statue stood approximately 11 meters (36 feet) tall and was constructed to celebrate Rhodes' victory over an invading army. The Colossus was a marvel of ancient engineering and was said to straddle the harbor entrance, holding a torch in one hand and a bow in the other. It was reportedly so large that two ships could sail under its legs. This illustration, created by Christiane Henriette Dorothea Westermayr, offers a captivating glimpse into the past, allowing us to imagine the grandeur and awe that the Colossus inspired in ancient times. The Colossus of Rhodes was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, a collection of architectural and natural marvels that inspired wonder and fascination throughout the ancient world. The image of the Colossus, with its intricate details and vibrant colors, serves as a testament to the educational and encyclopedic purposes of picture books for children in the late 18th century. This illustration not only provided visual knowledge but also sparked the imagination and curiosity of young minds, instilling a lifelong appreciation for the natural and classical world.
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