Ios Greek Islands Stunning 19th Century anatomy study

Stunning 19th Century anatomy study with rich detail and original hand color

Dimensions - plate mark: 21 x 18

beautifully hand-colored

Engraving Medium: Copperplate Engraving with original hand color

Engraver: George Cooke

Ios Greek Islands Stunning 19th Century anatomy studyA rare and beautiful view of the island of Ios from C. Gouffiers Voyage Pittoresque de la Grce. Auguste de Choiseul Gouffier whose passion for ancient Greece led him to travel to the country in 1776 accompanied by an entourage of prominent artists and scholars. His monumental publication was received with enthusiasm in France. Gouffier was granted membership to the Acadmie Franaise and subsequently became the Ambassador of Constantinople. An