Bidspirit auction | Franz Hogenberg George Braun -

Franz Hogenberg George Braun - Map of Avgvsta - Etching on paper (16th Century) - This map of Avgvsta is an original etching realized by George Braun ( 1541 – 1622) The state of preservation of the artwork is aged with diffused foxings and the middle line on the folding had been cut and is partially repaired with the trace of humidity. Not signed. Interesting B/W etching on coeval paper , this artwork represents skilfully a detailed view of the city of Avgvsta through confident strokes .