Engraving Of The City And Port Of La Rochelle, Capital Of The Province Of Aunis - 18th Century

THE TOWN & HARBOUR OF ROCHELLE - Capital of the Province of Aunis, in the Kingdom of France - (Charente Maritime - 17)Etching and burin on laid paper, hand-enhanced with watercolorEngraved by TOOKEY in the 18th century - English School.This engraving depicts a lively view of the port of LA ROCHELLE, the historic capital of Aunis, in the Kingdom of France. In the foreground, a scene of port life with elegantly dressed figures, sailors, merchants and strollers evokes the intense economic activity of the town. In the background, the famous fortified port is recognizable by its emblematic towers (Tour de la Chaîne, Tour Saint-Nicolas, Tour de la Lanterne) and the forest of merchant ship masts. A large three-masted ship occupies the center of the composition, evoking the flourishing maritime trade of La Rochelle in the 18th century.Dimension(s): Frame: Length 31.7 cm – Height 28 cm - Width Baguette: 1.5 cm,Condition(s): PERFECT CONDITION,Era: Engraving: 18th,Frame(s): Current mounting, composed of a gilded bevel, and a marie-louise in golden yellow moire. The whole is encircled by a walnut burl wood baguette with an interior gilded fillet.PAYMENT and TRANSPORTPAYMENTS ACCEPTED BANK TRANSFER / PAYPAL / BANK TRANSFER / CB online or by CHECK.PARCELS WILL BE POSTED WITHIN 4 DAYS. GROUPED SHIPPING POSSIBLE IN CASE OF PURCHASE OF MULTIPLE ITEMS.