Illustrated title page
from a four-volume small folio atlas published in 1762. A number of
toga-clad scholars converse and walk on the lawn of a classical building.
The building is supported by Corinthian columns and features the statues
of a number of figures both in its facade and along the roof. Two gods
drive their chariots through the sky.
Since
this picture shows various ancient scholars, it would make a nice college
graduation gift.
Cartouche :
"ATLAS/ HISTORIQUE ET GEOGRAPHIQUE,/ DÉDIÉ/ A Monsieur
le Président HÉNAULT;/ PAR M. BUY DE MORNAS, Geógraphe
du ROY de Monseigneur le DAUPHIN,/ ET DE MÈSSÈIGNEURS
LES COMTES DE PROVENCE ET D'ARTOIS./ A París, chez l'Auteur,
rue S. Jacques, à côté de S. Yves./ M.D.CC.LXII.
"
Condition:
Generally very good with the usual light overall toning and faint staining,
primarily to margins, easily matted out. |
