Greetings Card : Alexandre Herculano (1810-1877). Portuguesw writer. Portrait
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Alexandre Herculano (1810-1877). Portuguesw writer. Portrait
Alexandre Herculano (1810-1877). Portuguese writer and historian. Engraving in The Spanish and American Illustration. 19th century. Colored
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Alexandre Carvalho Historian Journalism Journalist Novelist Poetry Portugal Portuguese Romantic Romanticism Araujo
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step into the past with our exquisite Alexandre Herculano Greetings Cards from Media Storehouse. Featuring a beautifully colored 19th century engraving of the renowned Portuguese writer and historian, Alexandre Herculano, these cards are the perfect way to add a touch of history and culture to your correspondence. Each card showcases the captivating portrait, taken from The Spanish and American Illustration, and is accompanied by a brief biography of Herculano on the reverse. Add a personal message to your card and inspire a sense of wonder and discovery with every delivery. Order now and bring a piece of history into your world.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving showcases Alexandre Herculano (1810-1877), a prominent Portuguese writer and historian of the 19th century. Herculano was a multifaceted figure whose contributions to Portuguese literature, journalism, politics, and history left an indelible mark on European culture. Born in Porto, Portugal, Herculano began his literary career as a novelist and poet, embracing the romanticism of the era. However, his passion for history and politics soon took center stage. He became a prolific journalist, using his pen to advocate for political reform and social justice. Herculano's political beliefs led him to become an active participant in Portuguese politics, serving as a deputy in the Portuguese Constituent Assembly in 1826. Despite his political involvement, he continued to write and publish, producing numerous works on Portuguese history and culture. This engraving, published in The Spanish and American Illustration in the 19th century, captures Herculano in the prime of his life. He is depicted wearing a bow tie and a contemporary suit, exuding an air of intellectual sophistication. The colored rendering adds depth and vibrancy to the image, making it a striking representation of a man who was as influential in his time as he is remembered today. Herculano's legacy continues to resonate in Portugal and beyond, as his works on Portuguese history and culture remain essential reading for those interested in the European past. This portrait serves as a reminder of his enduring impact on literature, journalism, politics, and history.
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