Leeuwenhof in het Alhambra te Granada by Jean Andrieu

Leeuwenhof in het Alhambra te Granada 1872 - 1876

jeanandrieu

aged paper

toned paper

homemade paper

sketch book

personal sketchbook

coloured pencil

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

watercolor

This stereoscopic photograph captures the "Leeuwenhof" (Court of the Lions) in the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain. It was taken by French photographer Jean Andrieu between 1872 and 1876, shortly before his death in 1872. The image showcases the iconic fountain with its twelve lion sculptures, surrounded by intricately carved arches and columns. This photograph, a popular subject for 19th-century travelers, offers a glimpse into the architectural beauty of the Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a testament to Moorish artistry in Spain.