Stonehenge

DESCRIPTION: This ?C18 image depicts a historic artistic representation of Stonehenge, a famous prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England. Historic Significance: Stonehenge is a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized as a cultural and historical icon of early Britain.  Structure: It consists of a ring of massive standing stones (sarsen stones) surrounding smaller bluestones, arranged then repeatedly rearranged in specific patterns.  Construction: The monument was built in several phases between approximately 3100 BC and 1600 BC.  Function: Archaeologists argue that it served various purposes, including a burial ground, a place of healing, or a solar/lunar calendar marking solstices. Handmade paper with plate marks. STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm): 15.75 x 10.25 CREATORS: PUBLICATION: PUBLISHER: DATE: ?C18 COMMENTS: Good to very good condition with attractive patina of age SUBJECT: Places PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.