Robert Benard (1734-1785) (engraver)

Cut and Elevation of the Argentina Theatre in Rome

Copper-line engraving. 1772. 230mm by 355mm (platemark). From D. Diderot and J. Le R. D'Alembert, 'Encyclopedie, ou dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers', Paris 1762-1773. An important work illustrating the science and craftsmanship of the 18th century just before the Industrial revolution. Very faint small printer's crease. Item #47

Price: $165.00