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  • detail of the map from the centre
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  • detail of the map from the centre
  • detail of the map from the centre
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Beautiful set of 5 prints of perspective view of London, 1647, Long View of London

SKU:  193487-91

Beautiful set of 5 prints of perspective view of London, 1647, Long View of London

€228,00 EUR
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The "Long View of London" it is a panoramic view of the city of London as seen from the south bank of the River Thames. The original print was made in 1647 and is considered one of the most important historical records of London during the 17th century.

The "Long View of London" is notable for its detailed depiction of the city's buildings, including St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, and other iconic structures. The print also shows the busy river traffic on the Thames, including ships and boats of various sizes.

In addition to its historical value, the "Long View of London" is also highly prized for its artistic quality. Hollar's skill as an etcher is evident in the fine details and textures of the print, as well as the overall composition and sense of depth. The "Long View of London" continues to be one of Hollar's most popular and widely reproduced works, and is a testament to his talent and importance as an artist.

Wenceslaus Hollar was a Bohemian etcher and engraver who lived during the 17th century. He was born in Prague in 1607 and worked primarily in England, where he was associated with prominent artists and intellectuals of the time such as Thomas Hobbes and Samuel Pepys.

Hollar is best known for his architectural views of London and other European cities, as well as his portraits and illustrations of books and manuscripts. He was a prolific artist, producing thousands of etchings and engravings in his lifetime.

His works are significant both for their artistic merit and as historical documents, providing valuable insights into the architecture, people, and cultures of 17th-century Europe. Today, Hollar's prints are highly valued by collectors and are held in many of the world's leading art museums.

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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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