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Set of 15 Book Plates from "Description de l'Egypte" Book

Imperial Printing House of France

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A set of 15 lithography plates from the "Description de l'Egypte" book. Features detailed and precise drawings of an Egyptian landscapes, birds, portraits of people and their arts and crafts domains.
"The Description de l'Egypte", published from 1809 to 1829, aimed to comprehensively catalog ancient and modern Egypt. It involved 160 scholars and scientists, known as the savants, who joined Napoleon Bonaparte's expedition. With contributions from 2000 artists and technicians, including 400 engravers, it became the world's largest published work of its time.

Newly framed under UV glass.

Item Details

Reference: #PA151

Creator

Imperial Printing House of France
Dimensions
1. 5 pcs H 69 cm x W 86 cm x D 3 cm
2. 10 pcs H 86 cm x W 69 cm x D 3 cm
Weight

40.5 kg

Place of origin

France
Condition

Excellent
Package

COC Box/Bag

Period / Date

1809-1829
Materials & Techniques

Lithography on paper