ARTIST: Pierre Mortier
PUBLISHER: A Amsterdam chez Pierre Mortier Avec Privilege.
MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving,
DATE: 1700
EDITION SIZE: 16 1/4 x 21 1/8" plus title and margins.
DESCRIPTION: A fine, early image of a 17th century sailing vessel. This print appeared in Pierre Mortier's grand sea atlas, "Le Neptune Francois." In this atlas were a number of plans of different types early sailing vessels that were found in European waters during the last quarter of the 17th century. This example has stunning full original hand coloring.
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CONDITION: Very good condition. Full original hand coloring.
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