Laurids de Thurah (b. Aarhus 1706, d. s.p. 1759)
Laurids de Thurah: Hafnia Hodierna, Eller udførlig Beskrivelse om den Kongelige Residentz-og Hoved-Stad Kiøbenavn, med en Forklaring om alle de Merkværdigheder, som denne store Stad nu omstunder indbefatter. Cph 1748. 4to. Parallel-text in Danish, French, and German. With engraved frontispiece and 110 engravings of buildings, squares, etc. Bound in cont. full calf with gilt decorations and title on spine. With signs of wear due to age and use.
Cental work on Copenhagen written by the most important archictect in Denmark in the 18th century. Thurah had studied in Germany and Italy where he was attracted to the decorative possibilites offered by the rococo. The work is illustrated with architectural drawings and views of the entire city, the squares and important buildings.
Books and manuscripts, 15 December 2022
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