Engraving by Charles-Nicolas Cochin, Jacques-Philippe Le Bas, Joseph Vernet, circa 1760
€900.00
This authentic antique print, measuring 48 cm × 74 cm , created by Charles-Nicolas Cochin, Jacques-Philippe Le Bas, Joseph Vernet as a fine example of Engraving work from the 18th Century (1700s).
Published by Marquis de Marigny (commissioned), it is preserved in Very Good condition and displays remarkable period craftsmanship.
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This finely detailed le Port de Rochefort engraving shows the bustling naval port of Rochefort in the 18th century. It is based on a painting by Joseph Vernet and was engraved by Charles-Nicolas Cochin and Jacques-Philippe Le Bas.
The image captures the busy port with its ships, workers, and grand buildings of the Arsenal. It was part of Vernet’s famous series, Les Ports de France, commissioned by King Louis XV to celebrate France’s naval power.
The print highlights both the daily life at the docks and the grandeur of maritime commerce. With dramatic skies and precise detail, le Port de Rochefort engraving represents French Enlightenment art at its finest.
Collectors and history enthusiasts will value this engraving for its artistic quality and historical significance. It remains in very good condition with only a small spot near the title.
Charles-Nicolas Cochin (1715–1790) was a prominent French engraver, designer, writer, and art critic known for his significant influence in 18th-century French art. Trained by his father, also an engraver, he gained early royal patronage under King Louis XV, producing engravings to commemorate court events. Cochin was attached to the Menus-Plaisirs du Roi and served as the King’s administrator of the arts, commissioning works and shaping artistic tastes in France. He was a vocal critic of the Rococo style and an advocate for Neoclassicism, emphasizing technical precision and natural elements. His works include over 200 book illustrations, portraits, historical prints, and designs for paintings and sculptures. Notable among his engravings are pieces like “The Death of Hippolytus” and the frontispiece to Diderot’s Encyclopédie. Cochin’s legacy lies in his artistic skill, administrative influence, and role as a key tastemaker of his time.
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 | 48 × 74 cm |
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| Artist | Charles-Nicolas Cochin, Jacques-Philippe Le Bas, Joseph Vernet |
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| Frame | No Frame |
| Material | Paper |
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| Publish Date | circa 1760 |
| Published by | Marquis de Marigny (commissioned) |
| Technique | Engraving |
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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.
