{"product_id":"1876-print-dore-acueducto-milagros-miraculous-aqueduct-roman-ruin-merida-spain-171231-xgjc4-046","title":"1876 Print Dore Acueducto Milagros Miraculous Aqueduct Roman Ruin Merida XGJC4","description":"This is an original 1876 black and white relief line-block print of the Acueducto de los Milagros (Miraculous Aqueduct) which is a Roman ruin near to the city of Mérida, Spain. This archeological site was a Roman colony named Emerita Augusta. The aqueduct is thought to have been built in the 1st century AD.\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 135+ year old Item is rated Near Mint \/ Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. Light moisture wrinkling. Please note: There is printing on the verso.  There are also a few small dark spots in the margins of this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Relief Line-block Print; Black \/ White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Mint \/ Very Fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 8 x 6 inches; 20 x 15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/b\u003e Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w\/ Full Provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtection:\u003c\/b\u003e Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece was illustrated by DorŽ, Paul Gustave. Artist signature in print - bottom left of image.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Gustave Doré (1832Ð1883)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDoré was an incredibly talented French artist, best known for his wood and steel engravings. As a child growing up in Strasbourg, he constantly got into trouble for his elaborate pranks, which in hindsight were a testament to his extremely creative mind. Among others, he illustrated editions of such notable works as the Holy Bible, Don Quixote, and the writings of Lord Byron.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeywords specific to this image: Espana, Emerita Augusta, Archeology, Archaeology, Ancient\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eXGJC4C76 zz3423\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Period Paper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33560272273,"sku":"171231_XGJC4_046","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8371\/products\/XGJC4_046.jpg?v=1571710202","url":"https:\/\/www.periodpaper.com\/products\/1876-print-dore-acueducto-milagros-miraculous-aqueduct-roman-ruin-merida-spain-171231-xgjc4-046","provider":"Period Paper Historic Art LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}