Panoramic view of Tournai by F.B. Werner, published by Fred. Probst. 1729
Georg Balthasar Probst (1732-1801)
Engraver and print publisher working in Augsburg between 1766-1790. Grandson of Jeremias Wolff and son of Johann Balthasar.
Like his father, Georg Balthasar Probst learned the craft of copperplate engraving and received the title of master craftsman in 1754, at the age of 22. First, together with his father and other outstanding engravers, he participated in the publication of the important series of about one meter wide panoramas of the most important cities in Europe. His main work, however, became later his more than 400 perspective views that he published.
Tournay oder Dornick.
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Panoramic view of Tournai by F.B. Werner, published by Fred. Probst.
Title: Tournay oder Dornick.
Joh. Fridr. Probst, Haeres Ieremiae Wolfij, excudit Augusta Vindelicorum.
F.B. Werner, Siles: delin:
Date of the first edition: 1729.
Date of this map: 1729.
Date on map: 1729.
Copper engraving, printed on two sheets of paper, joined.
Image size: 365 x 1025mm (14.37 x 40.35 inches).
Sheet size: 410 x 1080mm (16.14 x 42.52 inches).
Verso: Blank.
Condition: Restored.
Condition Rating: C.
Georg Balthasar Probst (1732-1801)
Engraver and print publisher working in Augsburg between 1766-1790. Grandson of Jeremias Wolff and son of Johann Balthasar.
Like his father, Georg Balthasar Probst learned the craft of copperplate engraving and received the title of master craftsman in 1754, at the age of 22. First, together with his father and other outstanding engravers, he participated in the publication of the important series of about one meter wide panoramas of the most important cities in Europe. His main work, however, became later his more than 400 perspective views that he published.
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