Engraving - Rare Plan Of Port Louis (56) - Mid-18th Century

RARE original print engraved with a burin on wood or steel, representing the plan of the CITY OF PORT-LOUIS in Morbihan (Brittany) Engraved by LEMAU DE LA JAISSE (1679-1745), famous French engraver. Hand-watercolored. Lemau de Jaisse (1679-1745) is renowned for his engravings representing plans, views of cities, and detailed maps of strongholds and strategic cities of the Kingdom of France. Highly prized at the time, these engravings, combining technical precision and aesthetic value, were often integrated into military or geographical works. Lemau de Jaisse specialized in the representation of fortified cities and strategic maritime places, documenting defensive systems such as bastions, ramparts, and other military works. His engravings include detailed plans, accompanied by legends to identify the main structures (forts, bastions, gates, etc.). They are also enriched with decorative elements such as coats of arms, flags, coats of arms, and military ornaments (cannons, cannonballs, drums), which add an artistic dimension to their cartographic precision. Dimension(s): Height 29 cm – Width 22.5 cm - Width Baguette: 1 cm, Condition(s): PERFECT CONDITION, Period: 18th century (Circa 1736) – LOUIS XV, Framing: CURRENT - Bevel in green LUKTA paper - Marie-Louise in white wild silk - Aged gold fillet - Wooden baguette with patinated water gilding. Lemau de Jaisse's engravings are both precious historical documents and decorative art objects. They bear witness to the strategic importance of strongholds in the 18th century and reflect the attention to detail and aesthetics of the cartographer-engravers of this period. PAYMENT and TRANSPORT PAYMENTS ACCEPTED via PAYPAL / TRANSFER / CB online or by CHECK. PACKAGES WILL BE POSTED WITHIN 4 DAYS. GROUPED SHIPPING POSSIBLE IN CASE OF PURCHASE OF MULTIPLE ITEMS.