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Algesiras.
| Article ID | EUE4808 |
Title | Algesiras. |
Description | General view of Algeciras with sailing boat offshore in Andalusia, Spain. |
| Year | ca. 1830 |
Artist | Dumont |
Historical Description | Following the 1492 Christopher Columbus expedition to the New World (from Palos de la Frontera's port), the results from his claiming territory and trade for the Crown of Castile (incipient Spain) in the West Indies began to profit the city, as all goods imported from the New World had to pass through the Casa de Contratacion before being distributed throughout the rest of Spain. A 'golden age of development' commenced in Seville, due to its being the only port awarded the royal monopoly for trade with the growing Spanish colonies in the Americas and the influx of riches from them. Since only sailing ships leaving from and returning to the inland port of Seville could engage in trade with the Spanish Americas, merchants from Europe and other trade centres needed to go to Seville to acquire New World trade goods. The city's population grew to nearly a million people. |
| Place of Publication | Paris |
| Dimensions (cm) | 25,5 x 33 cm |
| Condition | Perfect condition |
| Coloring | original colored |
| Technique | Lithography |
Reproduction:
45.00 €
( A reproduction can be ordered individually on request. )