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Signature of Antoni Gaudí

Antoni Gaudí

Gaudí's personal handwritten signature, a direct physical trace of the architect.

His autograph signature is a direct physical trace of the architect himself.

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Black ink handwritten signature on white background, a flourished cursive script reading 'Antoni Gaudí' with a long underline swash extending to the right. — Signature of Antoni Gaudí.

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This image shows the handwritten signature of Antoni Gaudí, written in flourished cursive script with a long underline swash.

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A signature is a small but personal trace of a historical figure, used to confirm the authenticity of documents and drawings connected to them. It reminds students that behind famous buildings and designs stood a real person who signed his own name.

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