Mauritius, Réunion, and Rodrigues, by Rigobert Bonne. 1780
Rigobert Bonne (1729-1795)
Rigobert Bonne was a French cartographer considered one of the most important cartographers of the late 18th century.
He applied himself to physics, mathematics, geography, and for fifteen years, he was one of the most sought-after masters in Paris. Finally, in 1775, he succeeded Giovanni Rizzi-Zannoni as cartographer to the King of France in the Hydrographic Service of the Navy.
He produced maps for Father Raynal's works and the Methodical Encyclopedia of Nicolas Desmarest.
The work of Bonne is highly regarded for its detail, historical importance, and overall aesthetic appeal.
Carte Générale des Isles, dont les figures ci-dessus offrent un plus ample détail. - Cartes Paticulières des Isles de France, de Bourbon et de Rodrigue
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Mauritius, Réunion, and Rodrigues, by Rigobert Bonne.
Title: Carte Générale des Isles, dont les figures ci-dessus offrent un plus ample détail. - Cartes Paticulières des Isles de France, de Bourbon et de Rodrigue
Par M. Bonne, Hydrographe de la Marine. - André sculp.
Engraver: Gaspard André.
Date: 1780.
Copper engraving, printed on paper.
Image size: 215 x 320mm (8½ x 12½ inches).
Sheet size: 240 x 350mm (9½ x 13¾ inches).
Verso: Blank.
Condition: Excellent.
Condition Rating: A+.
From: Raynal G.Th. Atlas de toutes les parties connues du Globe Terrestre, dressé pour l'Histoire Philosophique et Politique des Établissemens et du Commerce des Européens dans les Deux Indes. Genève, J.-L. Pellet, 1780.
Rigobert Bonne (1729-1795)
Rigobert Bonne was a French cartographer considered one of the most important cartographers of the late 18th century.
He applied himself to physics, mathematics, geography, and for fifteen years, he was one of the most sought-after masters in Paris. Finally, in 1775, he succeeded Giovanni Rizzi-Zannoni as cartographer to the King of France in the Hydrographic Service of the Navy.
He produced maps for Father Raynal's works and the Methodical Encyclopedia of Nicolas Desmarest.
The work of Bonne is highly regarded for its detail, historical importance, and overall aesthetic appeal.
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