Eigenhum d Verleger Ajaccio Corsica Antique Engraving 10x12" Matted 1844
Offered here is an original 1844 engraved view of Ajaccio, Corsica, presented in a later blue archival-style mat. This scenic harbor view captures boats and figures in the foreground with the city of Ajaccio and mountainous Corsican landscape beyond. The print reflects the refined topographical travel imagery popular during the Romantic period and mid-19th century European landscape engraving movement.
An original antique steel engraving printed in 1844, not a modern reproduction. The engraving is attributed to Eigenhum d Verleger (engraver) after an earlier source drawing, with publication language suggesting a German publisher/distributor. A handsome collectible for collectors of Corsica, Mediterranean views, travel illustration, and 19th-century engravings.
Artist / Engraver: Eigenhum d Verleger
Title: Ajaccio
Publisher: Aus d. Kunstanst d Bibl.Instit.in Hildbhsn
Subject: Harbor view of Ajaccio, Corsica
Art Period: Romantic Period / Mid-19th Century
Style: Topographical landscape / European travel engraving
Medium: Antique engraved print (likely steel engraving)
Frame Type: Unframed; professionally matted for display
Matted: Yes — blue presentation mat
Year of Publication: 1844 (noted on reverse and consistent with engraving style)
Place of Origin: Europe (subject: Ajaccio, Corsica; likely German publication)
Edition: Original antique engraving (per reverse notation)
1844 Meyer's Universum is a highly popular, 19th-century German geographical periodical published by Joseph Meyer's Bibliographisches Institut. Running from 1833 to 1861
Condition Notes
Light age toning consistent with 19th-century paper
Scattered foxing visible in margins
Mounted in later presentation mat
No obvious tears visible from provided images
Reverse includes notation identifying print as original antique engraving printed in
Matted size: 10 × 12 in
Visible image size: 5¾ × 7 in
34 oz
SKU 9469.1
An original antique steel engraving printed in 1844, not a modern reproduction. The engraving is attributed to Eigenhum d Verleger (engraver) after an earlier source drawing, with publication language suggesting a German publisher/distributor. A handsome collectible for collectors of Corsica, Mediterranean views, travel illustration, and 19th-century engravings.
Artist / Engraver: Eigenhum d Verleger
Title: Ajaccio
Publisher: Aus d. Kunstanst d Bibl.Instit.in Hildbhsn
Subject: Harbor view of Ajaccio, Corsica
Art Period: Romantic Period / Mid-19th Century
Style: Topographical landscape / European travel engraving
Medium: Antique engraved print (likely steel engraving)
Frame Type: Unframed; professionally matted for display
Matted: Yes — blue presentation mat
Year of Publication: 1844 (noted on reverse and consistent with engraving style)
Place of Origin: Europe (subject: Ajaccio, Corsica; likely German publication)
Edition: Original antique engraving (per reverse notation)
1844 Meyer's Universum is a highly popular, 19th-century German geographical periodical published by Joseph Meyer's Bibliographisches Institut. Running from 1833 to 1861
Condition Notes
Light age toning consistent with 19th-century paper
Scattered foxing visible in margins
Mounted in later presentation mat
No obvious tears visible from provided images
Reverse includes notation identifying print as original antique engraving printed in
Matted size: 10 × 12 in
Visible image size: 5¾ × 7 in
34 oz
SKU 9469.1
Description
Offered here is an original 1844 engraved view of Ajaccio, Corsica, presented in a later blue archival-style mat. This scenic harbor view captures boats and figures in the foreground with the city of Ajaccio and mountainous Corsican landscape beyond. The print reflects the refined topographical travel imagery popular during the Romantic period and mid-19th century European landscape engraving movement.
An original antique steel engraving printed in 1844, not a modern reproduction. The engraving is attributed to Eigenhum d Verleger (engraver) after an earlier source drawing, with publication language suggesting a German publisher/distributor. A handsome collectible for collectors of Corsica, Mediterranean views, travel illustration, and 19th-century engravings.
Artist / Engraver: Eigenhum d Verleger
Title: Ajaccio
Publisher: Aus d. Kunstanst d Bibl.Instit.in Hildbhsn
Subject: Harbor view of Ajaccio, Corsica
Art Period: Romantic Period / Mid-19th Century
Style: Topographical landscape / European travel engraving
Medium: Antique engraved print (likely steel engraving)
Frame Type: Unframed; professionally matted for display
Matted: Yes — blue presentation mat
Year of Publication: 1844 (noted on reverse and consistent with engraving style)
Place of Origin: Europe (subject: Ajaccio, Corsica; likely German publication)
Edition: Original antique engraving (per reverse notation)
1844 Meyer's Universum is a highly popular, 19th-century German geographical periodical published by Joseph Meyer's Bibliographisches Institut. Running from 1833 to 1861
Condition Notes
Light age toning consistent with 19th-century paper
Scattered foxing visible in margins
Mounted in later presentation mat
No obvious tears visible from provided images
Reverse includes notation identifying print as original antique engraving printed in
Matted size: 10 × 12 in
Visible image size: 5¾ × 7 in
34 oz
SKU 9469.1
An original antique steel engraving printed in 1844, not a modern reproduction. The engraving is attributed to Eigenhum d Verleger (engraver) after an earlier source drawing, with publication language suggesting a German publisher/distributor. A handsome collectible for collectors of Corsica, Mediterranean views, travel illustration, and 19th-century engravings.
Artist / Engraver: Eigenhum d Verleger
Title: Ajaccio
Publisher: Aus d. Kunstanst d Bibl.Instit.in Hildbhsn
Subject: Harbor view of Ajaccio, Corsica
Art Period: Romantic Period / Mid-19th Century
Style: Topographical landscape / European travel engraving
Medium: Antique engraved print (likely steel engraving)
Frame Type: Unframed; professionally matted for display
Matted: Yes — blue presentation mat
Year of Publication: 1844 (noted on reverse and consistent with engraving style)
Place of Origin: Europe (subject: Ajaccio, Corsica; likely German publication)
Edition: Original antique engraving (per reverse notation)
1844 Meyer's Universum is a highly popular, 19th-century German geographical periodical published by Joseph Meyer's Bibliographisches Institut. Running from 1833 to 1861
Condition Notes
Light age toning consistent with 19th-century paper
Scattered foxing visible in margins
Mounted in later presentation mat
No obvious tears visible from provided images
Reverse includes notation identifying print as original antique engraving printed in
Matted size: 10 × 12 in
Visible image size: 5¾ × 7 in
34 oz
SKU 9469.1
Eigenhum d Verleger Ajaccio Corsica Antique Engraving 10x12" Matted 1844
$69.00