C1764

Plan de la Forteresse De Coylan

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$A 145

C18th French engraved plan of St. Thomas Fort, at Thangasseri, Kerala, India. In 1517 the Portuguese had built the St. Thomas Fort in Thangasseri, which was later destroyed in the subsequent wars with the Dutch. In 1661 the Dutch East India … Read Full Description

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S/N: HGDV-1501SUPP-ASI-INDI–234916

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Full Title:

Plan de la Forteresse De Coylan

Date:

C1764

Artist:

Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703 - 1772)

Condition:

One small spot at left of image, otherwise in good condition, with as issued.

Technique:

Hand coloured copper engraving.

Image Size:

268mm

x 180mm

Paper Size:

350mm

x 245mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1764

Description:

From Prevost, A. Histoire Generale Des Voyages. Paris

Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703 - 1772)

Bellin was a French multifaceted hydrographer and geographer had an incredibly successful 50 year career producing maps. His illustrious career started at just 18 years of age when he was appointed Chief Cartographer to the French Navy in 1721. His attention to detail, accuracy and high standard of workmanship resulted in him playing an integral role to France’s leadership in European cartography. In addition to being the Chief Cartographer of France’s hydrographic office, he was also a member of the Académie de Marine, the Royal Society of London, and the Philosophes (French intellectual group).

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