"Rare Large Engraving Description Of Egypt During Napoleon's Expedition - Circa 1820 Empire"
Very rare and very large engraving Imprimerie Impériale, Paris 1809-1829, one sheet. - Original etching in plano, untrimmed, extracted from the so-called "Imperial" edition of the Description of Egypt or Collection of observations and research made in Egypt during the French expedition, published by order of His Majesty Emperor Napoleon the Great. Made between February 1802 and 1829 on the orders of Napoleon Bonaparte and published from 1809. Perspective view of the palace taken from the interior of the courtyard on the west side - Thebes - Karnak - A vol III Pl 41, by Leisnier and Le Père. In good condition, modern frame, some stains see photos. Total dimensions: H 73 x 112 cm Dimensions at sight: H 65 x W 104 cm