Bidspirit auction | Genaro Pérez Villaamil - Interior

Genaro Pérez Villaamil - Interior of the chorus of the Monastery of Santa María de las Huelgas Burgos - Spain - ”Entrada del coro en la clausura del Monasterio de las Huelgas de Burgos” Lithography originates from ”España artística y monumental. Vistas y descripción de los sitios y monumentos más notables de España”, published in Paris between 1842 and 1844 by Albert Hauser at the printing house of Lemercier, Bernard et Cia. This remarkable piece features a detailed view of the entrance to the choir in the cloister of the Monastery of Las Huelgas in Burgos. The drawing was created by Jenaro Pérez Villa-Amil (1807-1854), a renowned Spanish artist known for his depictions of historical and architectural subjects. The engraving was skillfully executed by Bichebois et Bayot, capturing the intricate details of the monastery’s architecture. The publication was edited by Hauser/Lemercier and is a significant contribution to the representation of Spain’s artistic and monumental heritage during the 19th century. Artist or Maker: after Genaro Pérez Villaamil Medium: Lithography Date: 1842-44