76 Charles Theodore Middleton – Ruins of the Lanthorn of Demosthenes at Athens – Engraving from Middleton’s Complete System of Geography (c.1777)
This classical engraving, published around 1777, shows the "Lanthorn of Demosthenes" in Athens, a romanticized depiction of what is historically known as the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates. The composition combines neoclassical architecture with figures, ancient ruins, and a coastal view with sailing ships, evoking both antiquity and 18th-century picturesque ideals. The plate was engraved for Charles Theodore Middleton’s Complete System of Geography, a comprehensive geographical and cultural work aimed at popularizing world knowledge through maps, historical views, and architectural monuments.
Charles Theodore Middleton was an 18th-century English publisher and compiler known for his illustrated atlases and educational works. His Complete System of Geography is particularly notable for its wide range of detailed engravings that blend documentary value with artistic embellishment, contributing to the Enlightenment-era fascination with classical antiquity.
Artist or Maker:
Charles Theodore Middleton
Dimensions:
24 cm x 32 cm
Medium:
Engraving
Date:
c.1777
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 60 SEK |
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