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Lissabonn. / Der große Kanalbua, zu St. Quentin,..
| Article ID | EUE5003 |
Title | Lissabonn. / Der große Kanalbua, zu St. Quentin,.. |
Description | 4 illustrations on one sheet. Above a general view of Lisbon with sailing ships in front. Below, in the centre, the great canal construction at St. Quentin is viewed by Bonaparte in February 1801. To the left and right of it two figural depictions. |
| Year | ca. 1805 |
Artist | Anonymus |
Historical Description | Saint Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in Europe, with a history of settlement by Phoenicians, Romans, and Moors. In 1147, King Afonso I captured the city during the Christian Reconquista. During the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, Lisbon became Portugal's principal port and a leading center of European maritime trade in the Age of Discovery. The devastating earthquake of 1755 destroyed much of the city, which was subsequently rebuilt under the direction of the Marquis of Pombal according to modern urban planning principles. Today, Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and the country's political, economic, and cultural center. |
| Place of Publication | Germany |
| Dimensions (cm) | 17,5 x 26 cm |
| Condition | Some restoration at lower and upper centerfold |
| Coloring | original colored |
| Technique | Copper print |