1890 Wood Engraving Quarry Pentelikos Pentelikon Landscape Scenery Rock XHA1 AMER South Dakota showing the stairs

South Dakota showing the stairs used in the carving the faces of four presidents (George Washington

Alberto Tarchiani

Outlined in red is the Hida Mountain Range (Japanese Alps)

14 x 19 cm

Mesoamerican architecture

1890 Wood Engraving Quarry Pentelikos Pentelikon Landscape Scenery Rock XHA1 AMER South Dakota showing the stairsThis is an original 1890 black and white wood engraving of the quarries of the Pentelikon mountains of Greece. The mountains have been famous for producing marble, which was used for the construction of the acropolis of Athens. The quarry is protected by law and used only to restore the acropolis. CONDITION This 121+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water