Antique Map-DEPARTMENT-GARD-ARLES-NIMES-FRANCE-Tardieu-c. 1770

Hand coloured engraving on hand laid paper. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 17.6 x 11.7 cm. The image size is ca. 15.8 x 11 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 6.9 x 4.6 inch. The image size is ca. 6.2 x 4.3 inch.

Antique map, titled: ‘Department du Gard.’ – This map shows the Department du Gard in France. Source unknown, to be determined.Artists and Engravers: Made by ‘Pierre Francois Tardieu’ after an anonymous artist. Pierre Francois Tardieu (1711-1771) was a French engraver. He was born in Paris, and was taught engraving by his uncle (Nicolas Henri Tardieu). Most of his works have a historical theme, although he also created numerous genre pieces. He is known for two excellent engravings after Rubens. He also contributed to the engravings for Fables de La Fontaine after drawings by Oudry.

Condition: Very good, given age. Small stains and soiling in the margin. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: ANTIQUE MAP-DEPARTMENT-GARD-ARLES-NIMES-FRANCE-TARDIEU

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