Fine Art Print : Christopher Columbus at La Rabida. Engraving. Colored
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Christopher Columbus at La Rabida. Engraving. Colored
Christopher Columbus (1451-1506). Genoese navigator. Columbus at the Convent of La Rabida. Engraving after the painting by Felipe Manso in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1892. Colored
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Media ID 14333829
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1892 Admiral Americas Andalusia Attentive Attentively Cartography Catalan Catalonia Christopher Colon Colonization Colonizer Columbus Conquest Continents Convent Diego Discovery Explain Explaining Exploration Explorer Felipe Floor Franciscan Rabida 15th
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the rich history of exploration with our exquisite Christopher Columbus at La Rabida Fine Art Print. This intricately detailed engraving, beautifully colored from the original painting by Felipe Manso in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1492, transports you back in time to the moment of discovery. Columbus stands proudly at the Convent of La Rabida, a pivotal point in his historic voyage. Add this captivating piece to your collection and bring a touch of history into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This enchanting colored engraving depicts Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), the renowned Genoese navigator, at the Convent of La Rabida in Andalusia, Spain. The year is believed to be 1492, a pivotal moment in world history as Columbus was on the brink of setting sail on his historic voyage to the Americas. Columbus is shown in deep thought, attentively explaining his groundbreaking cartographic discoveries to a group of curious onlookers. Among them is a young boy, perhaps Diego Colon, Columbus's son, who gazes up at his father with wide-eyed wonder. A faithful dog sits at Columbus's feet, adding a touch of warmth and companionship to the scene. The painting from which this engraving was derived was created by Felipe Manso in 1892, making it a contemporary interpretation of the historic event. The floor of the convent is adorned with intricate tiles, and the Franciscan friars in the background listen intently to Columbus's explanations. This image offers a glimpse into the pivotal moment when Columbus, with his newfound knowledge of the continents, set out to change the course of history, leading to the European conquest and colonization of the Americas.
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