Map of Paris 1734
In 1734, Michel-Etienne Turgot, chief of the municipality of Paris, decided to promote the reputation of the city by commissioning a new map. He asked Louis Bretez, member of the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture, to draw up the plan of Paris and its suburbs and allowed him to enter any mansions, houses and gardens in order to take measurements and draw pictures. He worked for two years, choosing the system of 'perspective cavaliere': two buildings of the same size are represented by two drawings of the same size, whether the buildings are close or distant. Later, 21 sheets of the plan were engraved and used to produce the prints. These brass plates are kept today at the Louvre, where they are still occasionally used for re-printing copies, employing the same techniques as two centuries ago.
Our reproductions are carefully restored by hand, with care and respect for the original craftsmanship. We dedicate extensive time to repairing faded colors, mending any damages, to ensure that every detail is faithfully represented. When you acquire one of our pieces, you're getting more than just a printed copy - you're getting a revitalized historical treasure, meticulously brought back to its authentic form.
This piece is printed in our downtown Los Angeles studio using our 12 color Canon Pro 4100 large format printer on 280g Heavyweight Sunset Photo Matte Paper and they are made with a 1/8 inch white border.
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