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Jacques Renaud Bernard, Set of 5 Engraving of Architecture, 18th Century

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Beautiful set of 5 engravings by Jacques Renaud Bernard representing the parade hall and the apartments of the Duchess of Orleans at the Royal Palace in Paris, architectural ensemble designed by the architect of Louis XV Pierre Contant D'Ivry. The engravings represent the architectural details of the different rooms (moldings, sculptures, furniture etc.) This set of engravings was produced for the copy of "L'Encyclopédie" or "Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers" by Diderot and D 'Alembert published in Geneva in 1779 by Jean-Léonard Pellet. Robert Bernard is a rather mysterious engraver of the XVIIIth century. He participed to the engraved the Encyclopedy of Diderot and D'Alembert. That work is a big part of his work. Plate 30: "elevation of the chimney side of the same room": This engraving has some small freckles on the sides. Plate 32: "elevation of the chimney side of the same room". This engraving has some foxing on the sides. a circular foxing on the engraving. plate 33: "elevation of the chimney side of the parade room": two folds. two folds. some light foxing on the sides. plate 34: "elevation of the bed side of the parade chamber. 3 folds. one straight freckle. damaged in the lower part and in the right part. plate 37: detail of the Parade chamber: damaged on the sides.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.09 in (18 cm)Width: 12.6 in (32 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Engraved
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1779
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Beuzevillette, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2663326458282

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