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1776 – J. B. L. Clouet – Carte d’Europe

Title:                      “Carte D’Europe Divisee En Ses Empire Et Royaumes…”

Description:

Rare, impressively decorative, large and highly detailed wall map of Europe by Jean Baptiste Louis Clouet. Beautiful rococo border with 20 vignettes surrounding the map showing historical, Biblical scenes with various monarchs. There are texts beneath each of the vignettes in French and Spanish languages. Small inset map at left of Nova Zembla, Russia present too.

Published by Louis-Joseph Mondhare in Paris, 1776.

Cartographer:                            Jean Baptiste Louis Clouet (1729 – 1790)
Sheet size:                                     98,8 x 124,5 cm
Place / Date:​                                Paris, 1776
Technique:                                    copper engraving

Condition:
Good condition. Part of scene on bottom left and several small splits professionally restored and retouched.  Watermarked paper. Pressed on four sheets, joined. Slightly age toned, few minor staining and foxing.

This is an original antique map published in 1776 and NOT a modern copy or reprint

 

On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity

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