• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • detail of the map from the centre left
  • detail of the map from the top left corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom left corner
  • detail of the map from the top right corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom right corner
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Antique perspective view of Algiers, 1783

SKU:  194739

Antique perspective view of Algiers, 1783

€53,11 EUR
€53,11 EUR
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Don Juan López’s, View of the City of Algiers, published in 1783, is a remarkable engraving that captures the grandeur and strategic importance of Algiers during the late 18th century. This detailed view exemplifies López’s mastery of cartography and artistry, offering both a practical depiction of the city’s fortifications and an artistic celebration of its architectural and geographic splendor.

The engraving presents a bird’s-eye view of Algiers, a prominent port city on the Mediterranean coast and a key hub in the Ottoman Empire. The fortified city, renowned for its military defenses, is meticulously illustrated, with its walls, bastions, and towers prominently displayed. The image also captures the city's harbor, bustling with ships, and the surrounding coastline, emphasizing Algiers’ strategic maritime significance.

López’s attention to detail extends to the city’s urban layout, showcasing a dense network of streets, mosques with minarets, and residential areas. Notable landmarks, such as the citadel (Casbah) and key gates, are highlighted, reflecting the city's blend of Islamic and Mediterranean architectural styles. The depiction of the surrounding hills and countryside adds depth and context, situating Algiers within its natural environment.

In addition to its artistic value, the Vista de la Ciudad de Argel was likely created for a European audience, offering insight into a city of geopolitical interest during a period of frequent naval and trade conflicts in the Mediterranean. It served as both a functional reference for military or navigational purposes and a symbol of the fascination with the exoticism and power of the Ottoman Empire.

Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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