Engraving by Nicolas Perignon, circa 1760
€250.00
This authentic antique print, measuring 41 cm × 30 cm , created by Nicolas Perignon as a fine example of Engraving work from the 18th Century (1700s).
Published by Balthazar Frederic Leizel, it is preserved in Very Good condition and displays remarkable period craftsmanship.
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This vintage Geneva engraving captures Geneva from the Rhone River fall. Designed by Perignan and published by Balthazar Frederic Leizel in Augsburg around 1760, it measures 30 by 41 cm. The hand-colored print creates a vivid optical effect as a Guckkastenblatt or Vue d’Optique. Collectors love these perspective views for their three-dimensional illusion and detailed cityscapes. The artwork is in very good condition. It shows Geneva’s historic architecture and river setting during the 18th century. This vintage Geneva engraving suits history fans and lovers of European city views. Display it to enjoy a charming piece of Swiss heritage and printmaking art.
Nicolas Perignon (active 18th century) was a French engraver known for his detailed city views and vedute prints. He created elegant engravings of European landmarks, often designed for vue d’optique viewing devices. Perignon’s works capture urban architecture with precision and artistic flair. Collectors prize his prints for their historical insight and decorative appeal in 18th-century art.
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 × 30 cm |
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| Technique | Engraving |
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| Published by | Balthazar Frederic Leizel |
| Publish Date | circa 1760 |
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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.
