Various Astronomy and Scientific Prints; Prospect Views
from L’Atlas Curieux
Nicolas de Fer, Paris: 1700-05
Hand-colored engravings
10.75 x 15.25 inches, average overall
Price On Request
Paris and Environs
by Nicolas de Fer
by Nicolas de Fer
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La Colonade de Versailles
View of the circle of arches designed in 1685 by Mansart, shown with people of the period socializing and enjoying the scenery. |
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Plan du Labrinithe de Versailles Plan of the labyrinth in the gardens of Versailles showing the fountains within along with the points of entrance and exit. A small scale of distance is provided near the lower margin. |
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La Machine
View of a complicated water elevation system on the Seine near the meadows of St. Germain.
Printed explanation on print: Située sur la Riviere de Seine prés St. Germain en Laye et encore plus pres de la Charmante et Magnifique Maison Royale de Marly don’t elle porte le nom Cette Machine eleve 200 pouces d’eau, Soixante et deux Toises de haut qu’elle four nit au fameux Versailles qui n’en est êloigné que d’une bonne heure de Chemin. Par N. de Fer. |