[Paris, circa 1800-1810].
A fine view of Constantinople by one of the leading topographical artists of the day.
Louis-François Cassas studied under artists from opposite ends of the eighteenth century artistic spectrum, including Joseph-Marie Vien, a Neoclassical painter, and Rococo painters such as Jean-Baptiste Le Prince. In 1778 Cassas went to Italy, visiting and sketching Rome,Venice, Naples, and Sicily. In 1784 Cassas accompanied the Comte de Choiseul-Gouffier (1752-1817) to Constantinople, where the latter had been appointed ambassador.
Fine hand-coloured engraving by Schwartz after Cassas, mounted on card. Dimensions: 86.4 by 62.4cm. Framed and glazed, 100.5 x 76cm.
Louis-François Cassas studied under artists from opposite ends of the eighteenth century artistic spectrum, including Joseph-Marie Vien, a Neoclassical painter, and Rococo painters such as Jean-Baptiste Le Prince. In 1778 Cassas went to Italy, visiting and sketching Rome,Venice, Naples, and Sicily. In 1784 Cassas accompanied the Comte de Choiseul-Gouffier (1752-1817) to Constantinople, where the latter had been appointed ambassador.
Fine hand-coloured engraving by Schwartz after Cassas, mounted on card. Dimensions: 86.4 by 62.4cm. Framed and glazed, 100.5 x 76cm.
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