Rare panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro
- Title
- Rio de Janeiro da Ilha das Cobras.
- Author
- CICERI, Eugene and Philippe BENOIST
- Publisher
- George Leuzinger,
- Publication place
- Rio de Janeiro,
- Publication date
- [1862].
- Dimensions
- 1450 by 490mm (57 by 19.25 inches).
- Price
- £15,000
- Reference
- 2171
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Description
Two hand-coloured lithograph views, joined.
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Notes
The two views were published, together with eight other views of the city, by George Leuzinger in 1862. Marciel Levy in his work upon Brazilian views states that:
"All [the views] are extremely rare, and are distinguished by the perfection with which they were drawn on the lithographic stone, as well as for their artistic beauty. Additionally, their generous size is impressive, and allows the most important points of the city to be recognised." (Marciel Levy) -
Bibliography
Levy, Marciel, 'Iconografia e Paisagem: Coleção Cultura Inglesa', Rio de Janeiro, 1994, pp.82-85; G. Ferrez, 'Iconografia do Rio de Janeiro 1530-1890 Catálogo Analítico', Rio de Janeiro, 2000, pp.511-513.