Antique 1812 Luigi Mayer Aquatint Print - Mosque of Sultan Achmet /Blue Framed For Sale

Original 1812 aquatint engraving plate titled \"Mosque of Sultan Achmet\"(The Blue Mosque)by renowned Italian-German painter Luigi Mayer (1755–1803).Additional inscriptions are present on the reverse.Matted & FramedThis historic print originates from the celebrated volume \"A selection of the most interesting of Sir Robert Ainslie\'s celebrated collection of views in Turkey in Europe, and in Asia; Syria, Sicily, the Eolian Islands; Temple of Diana at Ephesus,\", published in London in 1812 by R. Bowyer. The artwork was created from original drawings commissioned by Sir Robert Ainslie, the British Ambassador to Istanbul between 1776 and 1792.Artwork Details:

• Subject: A magnificent panoramic view of the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (The Blue Mosque) in Istanbul, Turkey. The foreground highlights historic activity in the Hippodrome square, featuring the Walled Obelisk and the Obelisk of Theodosius alongside 18th-century figures, horses, and carriages.
• Medium: Original 19th-century hand-corored aquatint print.
• Dimensions:Sheet size: 45 × 32 cm (17.7 × 12.6 in), Image size: 32.5 × 23 cm (12.8 × 9.1 in), Framed size: 53 × 43 cm (20.9 × 16.9 in)
• Condition: Beautiful antique condition with age-appropriate toning, foxing and creases that enhances its historical character. (Please review photos carefully to assess paper margins and frame condition).
• Presentation: Comes professionally matted and housed in a vintage cream/light wood frame, ready to hang.

This is an authentic, early 19th-century printing—not a modern digital reproduction, poster, or giclée reprint.Shipping & Handling:
Will be packed securely with heavy-duty bubble wrap and shipped in a reinforced box to ensure the glass and frame arrive safely.