Cour des Fontaines - Architectural Copperplate Engraving by Baltard, 1803

€ 625

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1803
Mapmaker / artist: Louis-Pierre Baltard
Publisher: Paris
Technique: Original copperplate engraving on laid paper
Sheet size: 46.7 × 62.6 cm (18.4 × 24.6 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-14258-65

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Good antique condition with age-related toning, scattered foxing, and light wear consistent with age. Please examine the photographs carefully.

About this sheet

Cour des Fontaines Architectural Engraving by Baltard, 1803

Détail de la Cour des Fontaines – French Architectural Copperplate Engraving, Louis-Pierre Baltard, 1803
This finely executed original antique copperplate engraving depicts a detailed architectural study of the Cour des Fontaines, showcasing the elegant rhythm of monumental arches, rusticated masonry, decorative reliefs, and classical balustrades. Produced with exceptional precision, the engraving reflects the scientific and artistic approach to architectural documentation that characterized the Napoleonic era.

Designed and engraved by the distinguished French architect Louis-Pierre Baltard (1764–1846), the print was published in Paris in 1803 as part of the celebrated work Paris et ses Monuments, mesurés, dessinés et gravés. This important publication documented France's historic architecture through measured drawings and highly refined engravings, making it one of the landmark architectural surveys of the early nineteenth century.

The plate combines technical accuracy with remarkable decorative appeal, making it equally desirable for collectors of architectural prints, French decorative arts, and Neoclassical interiors. Its clean composition and intricate engraved linework highlight Baltard's mastery as both architect and engraver.

This is an original antique engraving printed in 1803 and not a later reproduction. It is offered unframed. Any framed images are shown for presentation purposes only.

Year:
1803

Condition:
Good antique condition with age-related toning, scattered foxing, and light wear consistent with age. Please examine the photographs carefully.

Materials:
Paper, black ink

Dimensions:
Please refer to the measurements provided in the listing.

Style:
Neoclassical, Architectural, French

Subject:
Architectural detail, Cour des Fontaines, arches, classical architecture, measured drawing