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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
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