Hafen von Reykjavik.

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Article ID EUS4360

Title

Hafen von Reykjavik.

Description

View from the sea of ​​the capital Iceland Reykjavik with upstream sailing ships.

Year

ca. 1860

Artist

Noel

Historical Description

According to the land register, Reykjavík was founded by Ingólfur Arnarson, one of the first settlers in Iceland. As is customary with the Vikings, he had settled where the pillars of his high seat thrown into the sea had been washed ashore. Archaeological excavations have now shown that in the 9th century - first traces point to the year 870 - Vikings from Norway and Celtic immigrants settled in this area. Skúli Magnússon, now known as the “father of the city”, who from 1749 worked as a governor based in Bessastaðir, is responsible for the upswing of the place. He ensured the settlement of the first industrial companies.

Place of Publication Germany
Dimensions (cm)10,5 x 16 cm
ConditionPerfect condition
Coloringoriginal colored
TechniqueWood engraving

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