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Framed Print of Civita Vecchia, 1858. Creator:s Read
Civita Vecchia, [in Italy], 1858. Two piers, formed of massive marble blocks, stretch out from the shore into the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and, with the assistance of a small breakwater, constructed of irregular pieces of rock, and thrown up at the entrance between their extremities, form the small harbour of Civita Vecchia...The port of Civita Vecchia was founded by Trajan between a.d. 106 and a. d. 114...During the decline and fall of the Roman Empire the harbour of Civita Vecchia was suffered to fall into decay, and it was not until the establishment of the Papal sovereignty that the necessary repairs were executed upon the breakwater and piers. Leo the Fourth built the present town, which has been regularly fortified, and boasts of a citadel erected by Michael Angelo...A lazaretto for ships coming from suspected ports, when the plague or any other epidemic is prevalent, has been established. There are also a lighthouse (built by Michael Angelo), a prison for galley slaves, and some docks of inconsiderable dimensions. The word Civita is derived from the Latin civitas, a town... ('Vecchia means old). From Illustrated London News, 1858. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 36376816
Breakwater Harbour Wall Mediterranean Sea Reads S Read Sailboats
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 13.1cm (9.6" x 5.2")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
