C1771

Carte du Gouvernement Normandie avec celui du Maine et Perche Projettee …M.Bonne…1785 [Normandy]

Mapmaker:

$A 110

Finely engraved C18th map of the Normandy region by Rigorbet Bonne the celebrated French map maker born in the village of Raucourt in the Ardennes. With a Rocco title at lower left, comprising flower garlands and shell motives, set within an elaborate … Read Full Description

Add to Cart

In stock

S/N: AMOC-003-EU-FRA–230780

(F18)

Categories: France

Within Australia

All orders free shipping

Rest of the World

Orders over A$300 ship free worldwide

Details

Full Title:

Carte du Gouvernement Normandie avec celui du Maine et Perche Projettee …M.Bonne…1785 [Normandy]

Date:

C1771

Mapmaker:

Rigorbet Bonne (1727 - 1794)

Condition:

Minor spotting mainly to the margins, otherwise in good condition, with centre fold as issued.

Technique:

Copper engraving with original hand colouring.

Image Size:

420mm

x 300mm

Paper Size:

517mm

x 385mm

Platemark Size:

425mm

x 300mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1771

Description:

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.

View other items by Rigorbet Bonne