Robert Benard - 18th Century Engraving Perspective, Plate I

Description

Robert Benard - Original 18th Century Engraving. After the illustration by Louis-Jacques Goussier in Diderot's Encyclopaedia. Laid on card and in a grey mount with a gold outline measuring (49.5 x 34.4cm), as shown. Signed in plate. On laid. Minor discolouration, otherwise in good condition.

Louis-Jacques Goussier is famous for his work on Diderot's encyclopaedia. He was the first drawer to be hired on that project, in 1747 and he did himself more than 900 plates and directed the drawing of the others. Some call Goussier the third encyclopaedist, after Diderot and d'Alembert.

Size

35.5 x 22.5cm (14" x 8.9")
Sheet: 39.5 x 25.8cm (15.6" x 10.2")
Plate: 35 x 22cm (13.8" x 8.7")

Collection Information

From a collection of 18th century prints by Robert Bernard, after the illustrations of Louis-Jacques Goussier in Diderot's Encyclopaedia.

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