Price: $450.00
SKU: 29888
ARTIST: Louis Charles Desnos
PUBLISHER: Published "A Paris chez l'Auteur Rue St. Jacques, et chez Desnos son Associc Ingr. Geographeâ?¦".
MEDIUM: Hand colored copper plate engraving,
DATE: 1761.
EDITION SIZE: Image size 15 3/4 x 21 5/8" (39.8 x 54.4 cm) plus margins.
DESCRIPTION: A beautifully rendered celestial sphere from "Atlas Général et Élémentaire," framed by an intricately engraved ornate border that enhances its visual appeal. The sphere is accompanied by descriptive text on both sides, offering detailed insights into its astronomical context and significance. Combining the elegance of Augustan design with the intellectual depth of period cartography, this piece is a striking example of the era’s commitment to both art and science.
ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 19 x 25 inch archival mylar for handling.
CONDITION: Very good condition and color
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