Genoa (Genova) by Pierre Aveline, published in Paris by Jean. c. 1780
Aveline Family
A family of Parisian engravers and map sellers flourished in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
The main members of this family were:
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Pierre Aveline I (1656-1722) was a cartographer and engraver who specialised in topographical views.
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Antoine Aveline I (1662-1712) Engraver and publisher of city views.
The Jean Family were geographers, publishers and 'Marchands d'estampes' of Paris at the end of the 18th century.
Most works are credited simply 'Jean'.
Genes, Ville Capitale de la République de même nom scituée sur la mer méditerranée en Italie.
Item Number: 28792
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Decorative and very rare antique view of Genoa (Genova) by Pierre Aveline, published in Paris by Jean.
Title: Genes, Ville Capitale de la République de même nom scituée sur la mer méditerranée en Italie.
A Paris chez Jean. rue Jean de Beauvais. N° 32.
Date of the first edition: 1692.
Date of this print: c. 1780.
Copper engraving, printed on paper.
Map size: 340 x 515mm (13.39 x 20.28 inches).
Sheet size: 370 x 555mm (14.57 x 21.85 inches).
Verso: Blank.
Condition: Original coloured in the style of the French perspective views, excellent.
Condition Rating: A+.
Separate publication.
We could not find any trace of this view with this publisher's address.
Aveline Family
A family of Parisian engravers and map sellers flourished in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
The main members of this family were:
-
Pierre Aveline I (1656-1722) was a cartographer and engraver who specialised in topographical views.
-
Antoine Aveline I (1662-1712) Engraver and publisher of city views.
The Jean Family were geographers, publishers and 'Marchands d'estampes' of Paris at the end of the 18th century.
Most works are credited simply 'Jean'.