Spain Picturesque
A look at romantic Spain in the 19th century
An exotic and folklore-rich vision of Spain
When combined with the artistic sensitivity and innate talent of one of the most renowned romantic painters, works like this one are produced.
His lithographs, through his brush and his gaze, succeeded in capturing the spirit of 19th century Spain in all its splendor and diversity. They contributed to spreading the romantic image of the country capable of moving any traveler.
David Roberts' masterpiece
These engravings, now stored in the National Library of Spain (BNE) as a true cultural treasure, transmit an aura of romanticism y charm that has endured over time. These works continue to be valued as a important historical and artistic testimony.
David Roberts' ability to evoke mystery y beauty Romantic sentiment turned these works into unforgettable jewelry.
Craftsmanship techniques that evoke past historical epochs
For the binding of this book we have used the binding technique of the rose hip and a new stitching careful loom, ensuring a solid structure and exceptional durability that lasts over time.
The fine gold plated shingles, meticulously placed on the spine of the book, it not only adds a touch of elegance, but also highlights the exclusivity and the value of this work, presenting engravings in gold lettering with the title or other relevant information.
Pure craftsmanship
The selected paper is made of high grammage, specially manufactured to faithfully reproduce the feel and thickness of the original.
The exterior of the book, made in leather of the highest quality, decorated with embossing that create designs in relief, enhances the sophistication and the detail artistic cover, adding a distinctive and elegant finish that complements the richness of the interior content.
- “Picturesque Sketches from Spain & Morocco” is a collection of 48 lithographs published in London on 1837 y 1855, with measures of 46×32 cm.
- The print run was limited and numbered before a notary public, with only 375 copies available.
- Two of these valuable copies are found under the symbols ER/1713 and AFR/012431 in the National Library of Spain (BNE).
