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C1787
Carte de L’Empire de Perse. Projettee et assujiettie dux observations Astronomiques par M.Bonne…1787
Mapmaker:
Finely engraved C18th general map of the Persian Empire (present day Iran) by Rigorbet Bonne the celebrated French map maker born in the village of Raucourt in the Ardennes. With a Rocco title at top right, comprising flower garlands and shell motives, … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Carte de L’Empire de Perse. Projettee et assujiettie dux observations Astronomiques par M.Bonne…1787
Date:
C1787
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Copper engraving with original hand colouring.
Image Size:
430mm
x 320mm
Paper Size:
525mm
x 385mm
Platemark Size:
440mm
x 330mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1787
Description:
Finely engraved C18th general map of the Persian Empire (present day Iran) by Rigorbet Bonne the celebrated French map maker born in the village of Raucourt in the Ardennes. With a Rocco title at top right, comprising flower garlands and shell motives, set within an elaborate frame. A scale of distances is at centre right.
From; Atlas moderne ou collection de cartes sur toutes les parties du globe terrestre par plusieurs auteurs
Rigorbet Bonne (1727 - 1794)
Bonne was an important French cartographer active in the later part of the C18th. In 1773 Bonne succeeded Jacques Nicolas Bellin as Royal Cartographer to France in the office of the Hydrographer at the Depôt de la Marine. Working in his official capacity, Bonne compiled some of the most detailed and accurate maps of the period. Bonne’s work represents an important step in the evolution of the cartographic ideology away from the decorative work of the 17th and early 18th century towards a more detail oriented and practical aesthetic.
