Hand-colored copper engraving by Nicolas-Dauphin de Beauvais, circa 1770
€250.00
This authentic antique print, measuring 41 cm × 26 cm , created by Nicolas-Dauphin de Beauvais as a fine example of Hand-colored copper engraving work from the 18th Century (1700s).
Published by Beauvais, it is preserved in Very Good condition and displays remarkable period craftsmanship.
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This vintage Palazzo Corsini engraving shows the prince’s pleasure house in Florence. Viewers see Jeu de Boules players in the gardens from the boules court side. Published by Beauvais in Paris around 1770, it measures 26 by 41 cm. The hand-coloured copper engraving creates an optical effect for 3D viewing. Palazzo Corsini stands as a late Baroque gem on the Arno River, built over 50 years from 1650. The Corsini family, once Florence’s richest after the Medicis, owned it; Pope Clement XII came from their line. The print stays in very good condition. This vintage Palazzo Corsini engraving appeals to collectors and Italy history fans. It captures 18th-century luxury life and Baroque architecture. Hang it to enjoy Florence’s noble heritage and artistic detail.
Nicolas-Dauphin de Beauvais (ca. 1687–1763) was a French engraver, print publisher, and art dealer based in Paris. He created detailed engravings for books like La Fontaine’s fables and historical scenes. De Beauvais also produced vue d’optique prints of cities and landmarks. Collectors value his works for their technical skill and 18th-century artistic quality.
During the 18th century, mapmaking became more scientific and precise. Improved instruments like the telescope and chronometer helped cartographers increase accuracy, shifting maps from decorative art to factual documents. Copperplate engraving stayed as the main printing method, producing fine lines, while hand-coloring added visual impact. French cartographers, such as the Cassini family, led national surveys with geodetic measurements and triangulation, while Dutch mapmakers like Joan Blaeu enhanced printing and atlas quality, ushering in a golden age of atlases.
Maps began including more information and notes to help users, and ornate decorations mostly gave way to scientific clarity, except for cartouches and borders. National and colonial ambitions guided map production to aid navigation and territorial claims. By the late 18th century, large-scale surveys set modern cartography standards. Today, 18th-century maps mix scientific knowledge with artistry, are prized by collectors, and have influenced later cartographic methods. They offer insights into Enlightenment exploration and geography.
| Dimensions | 41 × 26 cm |
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| Technique | Hand-colored copper engraving |
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| Publish Date | circa 1770 |
| Published by | Beauvais |
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| Frame | No Frame |
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Smaller prints are shipped in acid-free, flat protective packaging, while larger works are securely rolled and sent in a sturdy tube to preserve their condition.
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Our highest classification. These prints are clean, bright, and exceptionally well-preserved, featuring a strong and crisp image. No notable imperfections.
Prints in this condition show a clean, sharp image. Paper quality or margin size may vary slightly. Minor age-related characteristics, such as small wormholes, light toning, or tiny separations may be present depending on the print date.
No major imperfections. Any minor flaws or historical repairs are fully noted in the product description. Overall a well-preserved and collectible piece.
These prints show noticeable imperfections such as foxing, weaker image strength, or longer separations, but remain collectible. All visible characteristics are clearly described.
