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Basalt promontory Youm-Bournon on the Black Sea. 1822 (engraving)
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Basalt promontory Youm-Bournon on the Black Sea. 1822 (engraving)
7236582 Basalt promontory Youm-Bournon on the Black Sea. 1822 (engraving) by Andreossy, Francois (1633-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Basalt promontory Youm-Bournon on the Black Sea. After a design in Comte Antoine-Francois Andreossy's Voyage a l'embouchure de la mer Noire, 1818. Promontoire basaltique sur la Mer Noire. Copperplate engraving by Milanese painter Gaetano Riboldi from Scipion Breislak's Traite sur la Structure Exterieure du Globe, Treatise on the Exterior Structure of the Globe, Jean-Pierre Giegler, Milan, 1822.); © Florilegius
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This engraving, titled "Basalt promontory Youm-Bournon on the Black Sea" takes us back to 1822. The print showcases a stunning basalt promontory rising majestically from the shores of the Black Sea. Created by Italian painter Gaetano Riboldi, this engraving is based on a design by Comte Antoine-Francois Andreossy from his renowned work "Voyage a l'embouchure de la mer Noire". The intricate details in this print highlight the rugged beauty of the natural landscape. The artist's skillful use of shading and texture brings out the unique characteristics of each rock formation, capturing their raw power and grandeur. This engraving was featured in Scipion Breislak's influential book "Traite sur la Structure Exterieure du Globe" (Treatise on the Exterior Structure of the Globe), published in Milan in 1822. It serves as an important scientific document that contributed to our understanding of geology during that time. As we gaze upon this historical artwork, we are transported to a different era when exploration and discovery were at their peak. It reminds us of humanity's eternal fascination with nature's wonders and our continuous quest for knowledge about our planet Earth. This remarkable piece from Bridgeman Images captures not only geological marvels but also represents an intersection between art, science, and history—a true testament to human curiosity and creativity throughout centuries past.
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