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Alhambra Palace: Small Panel In Jamb Of A Window, Hall Of Ambassadors

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Antique print. Alhambra Palace: Small Panel In Jamb Of A Window, Hall Of Ambassadors
Alhambra Palace: Small Panel In Jamb Of A Window, Hall Of Ambassadors
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  • Artist / Collection: Albert Calvert
  • Product Code: FRP25394
US$45.00

Alhambra Palace: Small Panel In Jamb Of A Window, Hall Of Ambassadors

23.5 x 16 cm (9.2 x 6.5 inches).

This lithograph was made in 1904 by Albert Calvert and dedicated to Alfonso III, the King of Spain. It's an original antique print, not a reproduction. The quality of the lithographic printing is superb and in many of the prints the colors are enhanced with shimmering metallic finishing, rare in lithographs of this age. It is in excellent condition.
Calvert was the author of one of the most important studies of the Alhambra, a stunning palace fortress in Granada, Spain. The Berber king Badis ben Habus built it in the 11th century to the theme of "paradise on earth". The decorations often consist of Arabic inscriptions that are manipulated into sacred geometrical patterns. The Alhambra's decorations have inspired many designers and artists, for example Maurits Cornelis Escher. It is now one of Spain's major tourist attractions and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Style
Date Made1900-1949
Paper Size23.5 x 16 cm (9.2 x 6.5 inches)
ShapePortrait
Main ColorMulticolored
Size Category21 to 30 cm [8 to 12 inches]