benard robert (116 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Pages are clean and intact.

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Uncorrected proof. Printed red wrappers. Light creases, small sticker shadow on front cover, near fine in a slightly oversized, very good dust jacket with the lamination separating along the top edges, creases, and a few short tears. A young Catholic man, troubled by the fact that he has never been in love, believes he has a calling to the priesthood and decides to enter the novitiate. Determined to commit himself to God, he instead falls in love with another novice and must deal with the moral conflict of awakening to his homosexuality while also being a servant of God.

Zustand: used. Robert Benard - Original 18th Century Engraving. With hand colouring. After the illustration by Louis-Jacques Goussier in Diderot's Encyclopaedia. Laid on card and in a grey mount measuring (54.5 x 39.5 cm), as shown. Signed in plate. On laid. Discolouration and foxing. Wear to left edge but this is hidden by the mount.Louis-Jacques Goussier is famous for his work on Diderot's encyclopaedia. He was the first drawer to be hired on that project, in 1747 and he did himself more than 900 plates and directed the drawing of the others. Some call Goussier the third encyclopaedist, after Diderot and d'Alembert. Size: Large (30-60cm) Framed: No Style: Realism.

Zustand: used. Robert Benard - Original 18th Century Engraving. With hand colouring. After the illustration by Louis-Jacques Goussier in Diderot's Encyclopaedia. Laid on card and in a grey mount measuring (50 x 36 cm), as shown. Signed in plate. On laid. Discolouration and foxing. Wear to edges of page but this is hidden by the mount.Louis-Jacques Goussier is famous for his work on Diderot's encyclopaedia. He was the first drawer to be hired on that project, in 1747 and he did himself more than 900 plates and directed the drawing of the others. Some call Goussier the third encyclopaedist, after Diderot and d'Alembert. Size: Large (30-60cm) Framed: No Style: Realism.

Zustand: used. Robert Benard - Original 18th Century Engraving. With hand colouring. After the illustration by Louis-Jacques Goussier in Diderot's Encyclopaedia. Laid on card and in a grey mount measuring (50 x 36 cm), as shown. Signed in plate. On laid. In fine condition.Louis-Jacques Goussier is famous for his work on Diderot's encyclopaedia. He was the first drawer to be hired on that project, in 1747 and he did himself more than 900 plates and directed the drawing of the others. Some call Goussier the third encyclopaedist, after Diderot and d'Alembert. Size: Large (30-60cm) Framed: No Style: Realism.

Zustand: used. Robert Benard - Original 18th Century Engraving. Full title reads 'Eperonnier, Etamage des Mors'. After the illustration by Louis-Jacques Goussier in Diderot's Encyclopaedia. Laid on card and in a white mount measuring (53 x 40 cm), as shown. Signed in plate. On laid. Foxing. Wear to edges of page but this is hidden by the mount. Discolouration to top edge of mount.Louis-Jacques Goussier is famous for his work on Diderot's encyclopaedia. He was the first drawer to be hired on that project, in 1747 and he did himself more than 900 plates and directed the drawing of the others. Some call Goussier the third encyclopaedist, after Diderot and d'Alembert. Size: Large (30-60cm) Framed: No Style: Realism.

Zustand: Good. Diderot (illustrator). 'Ciseleur Damasquinier'etching / engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Sheet size: 21,5 x 28,5 cm. (8,5 x 11,2 inch). Image size: 16 x 23,5 cm. (6,3 x 9,3 inch).This old antique print originates from: 'The Encyclopédie ou Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers, par une Société de Gens de lettres.' which was published under the direction of Diderot and d'Alembert, with 17 volumes of text and 11 volumes of plates between 1751 and 1772. It contained 72,000 articles written by more than 140 contributors. This encyclopdia was a massive reference work for the arts and sciences, as well as a means to propagate the ideas of the French Enlightment. The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous.Made by 'Robert Benard' after 'Diderot'. Robert Benard (1734 - 1777) was an 18th-century French engraver. Robert Bénard is mainly famous for having supplied a significant amount of plates (at least 1,800) to the Encyclopédie by Diderot & d'Alembert from 1751. Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French philosopher, art critic and writer. Jean le Rond d'Alembert (1717-1783) was a French mathematician, mechanician, physicist and philosopher.Condition: Good, given age. A few creases. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.Keywords: CISELEUR-DAMASQUINEUR-METAL-ENGRAVINGRBOS-A5-04.

Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert (illustrator). 'PLATE : 'HYDRAULIQUE, FONTAINE FILTRANTE'. (HYDRAULICS, FILTERING CISTERN.) 'This plate deals with Hydraulics; filtering cistern. This plate originates from the plate section. Included is a copy with legends / explications.Made by Robert Benard after Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert.Medium: Etching / engraving on hand laid (verge type) paper.Sheet size: 26 x 42 cm (10.24 x 16.54 inch). Image size: 20.5 x 33 cm. (8.07 x 12.99 inch).HYDRAULICS-SCIENCE-FILTERING CISTERN | (PCOMAN) A121-35BACKGROUND INFORMATIONThis old antique print originates from: 'The Encyclopedie ou Dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers, par une Societe de Gens de lettres.' which was published under the direction of Diderot and d'Alembert, with 17 volumes of text and 11 volumes of plates between 1751 and 1772. It contained 72,000 articles written by more than 140 contributors. This encyclopdia was a massive reference work for the arts and sciences, as well as a means to propagate the ideas of the French Enlightment. The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous.Biography engraver: Robert Benard 1734 1777 was an 18th-century French engraver. Benard is mainly famous for having supplied a significant amount of plates (at least 1,800) to the Encyclopedie by Diderot & d'Alembert from 1751. Several engravers including J.A. Defehrt and Bonaventure/Benoit-Louis Prevost after J.R Lucotte or Goussier worked under his direction. .Biography artist: Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French philosopher, art critic and writer. Jean le Rond d'Alembert (1717-1783) was a French mathematician, mechanician, physicist and philosopher. . Condition: very good, given age. Very good. General age related toning; Occasional light staining. Irregular paper edges as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert (illustrator). 'PLATE: 'HYDRAULIQUE, POMPE'. (HYDRAULIC PUMPS.)'This plate deal with Hydraulic pumps. These plates originate from: 'Receuil de Plances.' (plate section) of the encyclopedia.Made by Robert Benard after Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert.Medium: Etching / engraving on hand laid (verge type) paper.Sheet size: 26 x 42 cm (10.24 x 16.54 inch). Image size: 21 x 34.5 cm. (8.27 x 13.58 inch).HYDRAULIC PUMPS-FIRE-SCIENCE-MACHINE | (PCOMAN) A121-19BACKGROUND INFORMATIONThis old antique print originates from: 'The Encyclopedie ou Dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers, par une Societe de Gens de lettres.' which was published under the direction of Diderot and d'Alembert, with 17 volumes of text and 11 volumes of plates between 1751 and 1772. It contained 72,000 articles written by more than 140 contributors. This encyclopdia was a massive reference work for the arts and sciences, as well as a means to propagate the ideas of the French Enlightment. The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous.Biography engraver: Robert Benard 1734 1777 was an 18th-century French engraver. Benard is mainly famous for having supplied a significant amount of plates (at least 1,800) to the Encyclopedie by Diderot & d'Alembert from 1751. Several engravers including J.A. Defehrt and Bonaventure/Benoit-Louis Prevost after J.R Lucotte or Goussier worked under his direction. .Biography artist: Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French philosopher, art critic and writer. Jean le Rond d'Alembert (1717-1783) was a French mathematician, mechanician, physicist and philosopher. . Condition: very good, given age. Very good. General age related toning; Occasional light staining. Irregular paper edges as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert (illustrator). 'PLATE 5: 'ARCHITECTURE'. (ARCHITECTURE.)'This plate shows a Dorian arch. This engraving originates from the plate (supplements) section.Made by Robert Benard after Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert.Medium: Etching / engraving on hand laid (verge type) paper.Sheet size: 26 x 42 cm (10.24 x 16.54 inch). Image size: 21.5 x 34 cm. (8.46 x 13.39 inch).ARCHITECTURE-COLUMN-DORIAN ORDER-ARCH | (PCOMAN) A153-17BACKGROUND INFORMATIONThis old antique print originates from: 'The Encyclopedie ou Dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers, par une Societe de Gens de lettres.' which was published under the direction of Diderot and d'Alembert, with 17 volumes of text and 11 volumes of plates between 1751 and 1772. It contained 72,000 articles written by more than 140 contributors. This encyclopdia was a massive reference work for the arts and sciences, as well as a means to propagate the ideas of the French Enlightment. The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous.Biography engraver: Robert Benard 1734 1777 was an 18th-century French engraver. Benard is mainly famous for having supplied a significant amount of plates (at least 1,800) to the Encyclopedie by Diderot & d'Alembert from 1751. Several engravers including J.A. Defehrt and Bonaventure/Benoit-Louis Prevost after J.R Lucotte or Goussier worked under his direction. .Biography artist: Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French philosopher, art critic and writer. Jean le Rond d'Alembert (1717-1783) was a French mathematician, mechanician, physicist and philosopher. . Condition: very good, given age. Very good. General age related toning; Occasional light staining. Please study scan carefully. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert (illustrator). 'PLATE 16: 'ARCHITECTURE, CARIATIDES'. (ARCHITECTURE, CARYATID.) 'This plate shows Caryatids in different postures. This engraving originates from the plate (supplements) section. A copy of legend sheet available on request.Made by Robert Benard after Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert.Medium: Etching / engraving on hand laid (verge type) paper.Sheet size: 26 x 42 cm (10.24 x 16.54 inch). Image size: 21.5 x 34 cm. (8.46 x 13.39 inch).ARCHITECTURE-CARYATID-SCULPTURE-COLUMN-PL. 16 | (PCOMAN) A153-22BACKGROUND INFORMATIONThis old antique print originates from: 'The Encyclopedie ou Dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers, par une Societe de Gens de lettres.' which was published under the direction of Diderot and d'Alembert, with 17 volumes of text and 11 volumes of plates between 1751 and 1772. It contained 72,000 articles written by more than 140 contributors. This encyclopdia was a massive reference work for the arts and sciences, as well as a means to propagate the ideas of the French Enlightment. The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous.Biography engraver: Robert Benard 1734 1777 was an 18th-century French engraver. Benard is mainly famous for having supplied a significant amount of plates (at least 1,800) to the Encyclopedie by Diderot & d'Alembert from 1751. Several engravers including J.A. Defehrt and Bonaventure/Benoit-Louis Prevost after J.R Lucotte or Goussier worked under his direction. .Biography artist: Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French philosopher, art critic and writer. Jean le Rond d'Alembert (1717-1783) was a French mathematician, mechanician, physicist and philosopher. . Condition: very good, given age. Very good. General age related toning; Occasional light staining. Please study scan carefully. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert (illustrator). 'PLATE 6: 'ARCHITECTURE'. (ARCHITECTURE.)'This plate shows a Ionian portico. This engraving originates from the plate (supplements) section. A copy of legend sheet available on request.Made by Robert Benard after Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert.Medium: Etching / engraving on hand laid (verge type) paper.Sheet size: 26 x 42 cm (10.24 x 16.54 inch). Image size: 21.5 x 34 cm. (8.46 x 13.39 inch).ARCHITECTURE-COLUMN-IONIAN PORTICO-PLATE 6 | (PCOMAN) A153-17BACKGROUND INFORMATIONThis old antique print originates from: 'The Encyclopedie ou Dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers, par une Societe de Gens de lettres.' which was published under the direction of Diderot and d'Alembert, with 17 volumes of text and 11 volumes of plates between 1751 and 1772. It contained 72,000 articles written by more than 140 contributors. This encyclopdia was a massive reference work for the arts and sciences, as well as a means to propagate the ideas of the French Enlightment. The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous.Biography engraver: Robert Benard 1734 1777 was an 18th-century French engraver. Benard is mainly famous for having supplied a significant amount of plates (at least 1,800) to the Encyclopedie by Diderot & d'Alembert from 1751. Several engravers including J.A. Defehrt and Bonaventure/Benoit-Louis Prevost after J.R Lucotte or Goussier worked under his direction. .Biography artist: Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French philosopher, art critic and writer. Jean le Rond d'Alembert (1717-1783) was a French mathematician, mechanician, physicist and philosopher. . Condition: very good, given age. Very good. General age related toning; Occasional light staining. Please study scan carefully. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert (illustrator). 'PLATE XXXVI: 'DESSEIN, PROPORTIONS DE LA STATUE DE LAOCOON.' (ART, THE PROPORTIONS OF THE STATUE OF LAOCOÖN AND HIS SONS, OR THE LAOCOÖN GROUP.) 'This plate shows the proportions of the statue of Laocoön and His Sons, also called the Laocoön Group for art school students. This plate originates from the plate section.Made by Robert Benard after Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert.Medium: Etching / engraving on hand laid (verge type) paper.Sheet size: 26 x 42 cm (10.24 x 16.54 inch). Image size: 21.5 x 34 cm. (8.46 x 13.39 inch).ART SCHOOL-DRAWING-LAOCOON-GROUP | (PCOMAN) A111-14BACKGROUND INFORMATIONThis old antique print originates from: 'The Encyclopedie ou Dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers, par une Societe de Gens de lettres.' which was published under the direction of Diderot and d'Alembert, with 17 volumes of text and 11 volumes of plates between 1751 and 1772. It contained 72,000 articles written by more than 140 contributors. This encyclopdia was a massive reference work for the arts and sciences, as well as a means to propagate the ideas of the French Enlightment. The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous.Biography engraver: Robert Benard 1734 1777 was an 18th-century French engraver. Benard is mainly famous for having supplied a significant amount of plates (at least 1,800) to the Encyclopedie by Diderot & d'Alembert from 1751. Several engravers including J.A. Defehrt and Bonaventure/Benoit-Louis Prevost after J.R Lucotte or Goussier worked under his direction. .Biography artist: Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French philosopher, art critic and writer. Jean le Rond d'Alembert (1717-1783) was a French mathematician, mechanician, physicist and philosopher. . Condition: very good, given age. Very good. General age related toning; Occasional light staining. Please study scan carefully. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert (illustrator). 'PLATE XXXI: 'DESSEIN, ETUDE.' (ART, STUDY).'This plate shows an art school study of a man. This plate originates from the plate section.Made by Robert Benard after Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert.Medium: Etching / engraving on hand laid (verge type) paper.Sheet size: 26 x 42 cm (10.24 x 16.54 inch). Image size: 21.5 x 34 cm. (8.46 x 13.39 inch).ART SCHOOL-DRAWING-STUDY | (PCOMAN) A111-12BACKGROUND INFORMATIONThis old antique print originates from: 'The Encyclopedie ou Dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers, par une Societe de Gens de lettres.' which was published under the direction of Diderot and d'Alembert, with 17 volumes of text and 11 volumes of plates between 1751 and 1772. It contained 72,000 articles written by more than 140 contributors. This encyclopdia was a massive reference work for the arts and sciences, as well as a means to propagate the ideas of the French Enlightment. The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous.Biography engraver: Robert Benard 1734 1777 was an 18th-century French engraver. Benard is mainly famous for having supplied a significant amount of plates (at least 1,800) to the Encyclopedie by Diderot & d'Alembert from 1751. Several engravers including J.A. Defehrt and Bonaventure/Benoit-Louis Prevost after J.R Lucotte or Goussier worked under his direction. .Biography artist: Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French philosopher, art critic and writer. Jean le Rond d'Alembert (1717-1783) was a French mathematician, mechanician, physicist and philosopher. . Condition: very good, given age. Very good. General age related toning; Occasional light staining. Please study scan carefully. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert (illustrator). 'PLATE XXXVIII: 'DESSEIN, PROPORTIONS DE LA VENUS DE MEDICIS.' (ART, THE PROPORTIONS OF THE VENUS DE' MEDICI OR MEDICI VENUS.) 'This plate shows the proportions of the statue of the Medici Venus for art school students. This plate originates from the plate section.Made by Robert Benard after Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert.Medium: Etching / engraving on hand laid (verge type) paper.Sheet size: 26 x 42 cm (10.24 x 16.54 inch). Image size: 21.5 x 34 cm. (8.46 x 13.39 inch).ART SCHOOL-DRAWING-MEDICI-VENUS-APHRODITE | (PCOMAN) A111-14BACKGROUND INFORMATIONThis old antique print originates from: 'The Encyclopedie ou Dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers, par une Societe de Gens de lettres.' which was published under the direction of Diderot and d'Alembert, with 17 volumes of text and 11 volumes of plates between 1751 and 1772. It contained 72,000 articles written by more than 140 contributors. This encyclopdia was a massive reference work for the arts and sciences, as well as a means to propagate the ideas of the French Enlightment. The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous.Biography engraver: Robert Benard 1734 1777 was an 18th-century French engraver. Benard is mainly famous for having supplied a significant amount of plates (at least 1,800) to the Encyclopedie by Diderot & d'Alembert from 1751. Several engravers including J.A. Defehrt and Bonaventure/Benoit-Louis Prevost after J.R Lucotte or Goussier worked under his direction. .Biography artist: Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French philosopher, art critic and writer. Jean le Rond d'Alembert (1717-1783) was a French mathematician, mechanician, physicist and philosopher. . Condition: very good, given age. Very good. General age related toning; Occasional light staining. Please study scan carefully. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert (illustrator). 'PLATE 17: 'ARCHITECTURE, CARIATIDES'. (ARCHITECTURE, CARYATID.) 'This plate shows Caryatids in different postures. This engraving originates from the plate (supplements) section.Made by Robert Benard after Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert.Medium: Etching / engraving on hand laid (verge type) paper.Sheet size: 26 x 42 cm (10.24 x 16.54 inch). Image size: 21.5 x 34 cm. (8.46 x 13.39 inch).ARCHITECTURE-CARYATID-SCULPTURE-ART-COLUMN | (PCOMAN) A153-22BACKGROUND INFORMATIONThis old antique print originates from: 'The Encyclopedie ou Dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers, par une Societe de Gens de lettres.' which was published under the direction of Diderot and d'Alembert, with 17 volumes of text and 11 volumes of plates between 1751 and 1772. It contained 72,000 articles written by more than 140 contributors. This encyclopdia was a massive reference work for the arts and sciences, as well as a means to propagate the ideas of the French Enlightment. The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous.Biography engraver: Robert Benard 1734 1777 was an 18th-century French engraver. Benard is mainly famous for having supplied a significant amount of plates (at least 1,800) to the Encyclopedie by Diderot & d'Alembert from 1751. Several engravers including J.A. Defehrt and Bonaventure/Benoit-Louis Prevost after J.R Lucotte or Goussier worked under his direction. .Biography artist: Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French philosopher, art critic and writer. Jean le Rond d'Alembert (1717-1783) was a French mathematician, mechanician, physicist and philosopher. . Condition: very good, given age. Very good. General age related toning; Occasional light staining. Please study scan carefully. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert (illustrator). 'PLATE XXXIV: 'DESSEIN, PROPORTIONS DE LA STATUE D'ANTINOIIS.' (ART, THE PROPORTIONS OF THE STATUE OF ANTINOUS).'This plate shows the proportions of the statue of Antinous for art school students. This plate originates from the plate section.Made by Robert Benard after Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert.Medium: Etching / engraving on hand laid (verge type) paper.Sheet size: 26 x 42 cm (10.24 x 16.54 inch). Image size: 21.5 x 34 cm. (8.46 x 13.39 inch).ART SCHOOL-DRAWING-ANTINOUS-GREECE-STATUE | (PCOMAN) A111-13BACKGROUND INFORMATIONThis old antique print originates from: 'The Encyclopedie ou Dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers, par une Societe de Gens de lettres.' which was published under the direction of Diderot and d'Alembert, with 17 volumes of text and 11 volumes of plates between 1751 and 1772. It contained 72,000 articles written by more than 140 contributors. This encyclopdia was a massive reference work for the arts and sciences, as well as a means to propagate the ideas of the French Enlightment. The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous.Biography engraver: Robert Benard 1734 1777 was an 18th-century French engraver. Benard is mainly famous for having supplied a significant amount of plates (at least 1,800) to the Encyclopedie by Diderot & d'Alembert from 1751. Several engravers including J.A. Defehrt and Bonaventure/Benoit-Louis Prevost after J.R Lucotte or Goussier worked under his direction. .Biography artist: Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French philosopher, art critic and writer. Jean le Rond d'Alembert (1717-1783) was a French mathematician, mechanician, physicist and philosopher. . Condition: very good, given age. Very good. General age related toning; Occasional light staining. Please study scan carefully. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert (illustrator). 'PLATE XXXV: 'DESSEIN, PROPORTIONS DE L'APOLLON PYTHIEN.' (ART, THE PROPORTIONS OF THE STATUE OF APOLLO BELVEDERE).'This plate shows the proportions of the statue of Apollo for art school students. This plate originates from the plate section.Made by Robert Benard after Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert.Medium: Etching / engraving on hand laid (verge type) paper.Sheet size: 26 x 42 cm (10.24 x 16.54 inch). Image size: 21.5 x 34 cm. (8.46 x 13.39 inch).ART SCHOOL-DRAWING-APOLLO-BELVEDERE-PYTHIAN-GREECE-STATUE | (PCOMAN) A111-13BACKGROUND INFORMATIONThis old antique print originates from: 'The Encyclopedie ou Dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers, par une Societe de Gens de lettres.' which was published under the direction of Diderot and d'Alembert, with 17 volumes of text and 11 volumes of plates between 1751 and 1772. It contained 72,000 articles written by more than 140 contributors. This encyclopdia was a massive reference work for the arts and sciences, as well as a means to propagate the ideas of the French Enlightment. The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous.Biography engraver: Robert Benard 1734 1777 was an 18th-century French engraver. Benard is mainly famous for having supplied a significant amount of plates (at least 1,800) to the Encyclopedie by Diderot & d'Alembert from 1751. Several engravers including J.A. Defehrt and Bonaventure/Benoit-Louis Prevost after J.R Lucotte or Goussier worked under his direction. .Biography artist: Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French philosopher, art critic and writer. Jean le Rond d'Alembert (1717-1783) was a French mathematician, mechanician, physicist and philosopher. . Condition: very good, given age. Very good. General age related toning; Occasional light staining. Please study scan carefully. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert (illustrator). 'PLATE 13: 'ARCHITECTURE, CARIATIDES'. (ARCHITECTURE, CARYATID.)'This plate shows a Caryatid in the Vatican by Raphael representing a mariner. This engraving originates from the plate (supplements) section.Made by Robert Benard after Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert.Medium: Etching / engraving on hand laid (verge type) paper.Sheet size: 26 x 42 cm (10.24 x 16.54 inch). Image size: 21.5 x 34 cm. (8.46 x 13.39 inch).ARCHITECTURE-CARYATID-MARINER-RAPHAEL-ITALY | (PCOMAN) A153-20BACKGROUND INFORMATIONThis old antique print originates from: 'The Encyclopedie ou Dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers, par une Societe de Gens de lettres.' which was published under the direction of Diderot and d'Alembert, with 17 volumes of text and 11 volumes of plates between 1751 and 1772. It contained 72,000 articles written by more than 140 contributors. This encyclopdia was a massive reference work for the arts and sciences, as well as a means to propagate the ideas of the French Enlightment. The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous.Biography engraver: Robert Benard 1734 1777 was an 18th-century French engraver. Benard is mainly famous for having supplied a significant amount of plates (at least 1,800) to the Encyclopedie by Diderot & d'Alembert from 1751. Several engravers including J.A. Defehrt and Bonaventure/Benoit-Louis Prevost after J.R Lucotte or Goussier worked under his direction. .Biography artist: Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French philosopher, art critic and writer. Jean le Rond d'Alembert (1717-1783) was a French mathematician, mechanician, physicist and philosopher. . Condition: very good, given age. Very good. General age related toning; Occasional light staining. Please study scan carefully. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert (illustrator). 'PLATE XVII: 'DESSEIN, FIGURE ACADÉMIQUE.' (ACADEMIC FIGURE).'This plate shows a posing art academy model in a contemplating manner. This plate originates from the plate section.Made by Robert Benard after Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert.Medium: Etching / engraving on hand laid (verge type) paper.Sheet size: 26 x 42 cm (10.24 x 16.54 inch). Image size: 21.5 x 34 cm. (8.46 x 13.39 inch).ART SCHOOL-TEACHING-MODEL-ACADEMIC-FIGURE-CONTEMPLATION | (PCOMAN) A111-02BACKGROUND INFORMATIONThis old antique print originates from: 'The Encyclopedie ou Dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers, par une Societe de Gens de lettres.' which was published under the direction of Diderot and d'Alembert, with 17 volumes of text and 11 volumes of plates between 1751 and 1772. It contained 72,000 articles written by more than 140 contributors. This encyclopdia was a massive reference work for the arts and sciences, as well as a means to propagate the ideas of the French Enlightment. The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous.Biography engraver: Robert Benard 1734 1777 was an 18th-century French engraver. Benard is mainly famous for having supplied a significant amount of plates (at least 1,800) to the Encyclopedie by Diderot & d'Alembert from 1751. Several engravers including J.A. Defehrt and Bonaventure/Benoit-Louis Prevost after J.R Lucotte or Goussier worked under his direction. .Biography artist: Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French philosopher, art critic and writer. Jean le Rond d'Alembert (1717-1783) was a French mathematician, mechanician, physicist and philosopher. . Condition: very good, given age. Very good. General age related toning; Occasional light staining. Please study scan carefully. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert (illustrator). 'PLATE 15: 'ARCHITECTURE, CARIATIDES'. (ARCHITECTURE, CARYATID.)'This plate shows Caryatids in different postures. This engraving originates from the plate (supplements) section. A copy of legend sheet available on request.Made by Robert Benard after Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert.Medium: Etching / engraving on hand laid (verge type) paper.Sheet size: 26 x 42 cm (10.24 x 16.54 inch). Image size: 21.5 x 34 cm. (8.46 x 13.39 inch).ARCHITECTURE-SCULPTURE-CARYATID-COLUMN-PL. 15 | (PCOMAN) A153-21BACKGROUND INFORMATIONThis old antique print originates from: 'The Encyclopedie ou Dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers, par une Societe de Gens de lettres.' which was published under the direction of Diderot and d'Alembert, with 17 volumes of text and 11 volumes of plates between 1751 and 1772. It contained 72,000 articles written by more than 140 contributors. This encyclopdia was a massive reference work for the arts and sciences, as well as a means to propagate the ideas of the French Enlightment. The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous.Biography engraver: Robert Benard 1734 1777 was an 18th-century French engraver. Benard is mainly famous for having supplied a significant amount of plates (at least 1,800) to the Encyclopedie by Diderot & d'Alembert from 1751. Several engravers including J.A. Defehrt and Bonaventure/Benoit-Louis Prevost after J.R Lucotte or Goussier worked under his direction. .Biography artist: Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French philosopher, art critic and writer. Jean le Rond d'Alembert (1717-1783) was a French mathematician, mechanician, physicist and philosopher. . Condition: very good, given age. Very good. General age related toning; Occasional light staining. Please study scan carefully. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert (illustrator). 'PLATE XVIII: 'DESSEIN, FIGURE ACADÉMIQUE.' (ACADEMIC FIGURE).'This plate shows a posing art academy model, sitting with his legs crossed and arms streched pictured from his back. This plate originates from the plate section.Made by Robert Benard after Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert.Medium: Etching / engraving on hand laid (verge type) paper.Sheet size: 26 x 42 cm (10.24 x 16.54 inch). Image size: 21.5 x 34 cm. (8.46 x 13.39 inch).ART SCHOOL-TEACHING-MODEL-ACADEMIC-FIGURE-FLEXING | (PCOMAN) A111-02BACKGROUND INFORMATIONThis old antique print originates from: 'The Encyclopedie ou Dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers, par une Societe de Gens de lettres.' which was published under the direction of Diderot and d'Alembert, with 17 volumes of text and 11 volumes of plates between 1751 and 1772. It contained 72,000 articles written by more than 140 contributors. This encyclopdia was a massive reference work for the arts and sciences, as well as a means to propagate the ideas of the French Enlightment. The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous.Biography engraver: Robert Benard 1734 1777 was an 18th-century French engraver. Benard is mainly famous for having supplied a significant amount of plates (at least 1,800) to the Encyclopedie by Diderot & d'Alembert from 1751. Several engravers including J.A. Defehrt and Bonaventure/Benoit-Louis Prevost after J.R Lucotte or Goussier worked under his direction. .Biography artist: Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French philosopher, art critic and writer. Jean le Rond d'Alembert (1717-1783) was a French mathematician, mechanician, physicist and philosopher. . Condition: very good, given age. Very good. General age related toning; Occasional light staining. Please study scan carefully. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Zustand: Good. Francois Nicolas Martinet (illustrator). 'Histoire naturelle Piette Male, Le Canard Siffleur, Le Petrel, Puffin (French).'Engraving, original handcolouring on hand laid (verge) paper. Sheet size: 22 x 36 cm. (8,7 x 14,2 inch). Image size: 20 x 33 cm. (7,9 x 13 inch).From: 'The Encyclopedie ou Dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers, par une Societe de Gens de lettres.' which was published under the direction of Diderot and d'Alembert, with 17 volumes of text and 11 volumes of plates between 1751 and 1772. The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous.Made by 'Robert Benard' after 'Francois Nicolas Martinet'. Robert Benard (1734 in Paris 1777) was an 18th-century French engraver. Condition: Good, given age. Restored tears in upper margin. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.Keywords: WATER BIRDSRBOS-A5-15.

Zustand: Very Good. Diderot (illustrator). 'Cuivre coulé en tables et Trifilerie ( )'etching / engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Sheet size: 21,5 x 28,5 cm. (8,5 x 11,2 inch). Image size: 16 x 23,5 cm. (6,3 x 9,3 inch).This old antique print originates from: 'The Encyclopédie ou Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers, par une Société de Gens de lettres.' which was published under the direction of Diderot and d'Alembert, with 17 volumes of text and 11 volumes of plates between 1751 and 1772. It contained 72,000 articles written by more than 140 contributors. This encyclopdia was a massive reference work for the arts and sciences, as well as a means to propagate the ideas of the French Enlightment. The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous.Made by 'Robert Benard' after 'Diderot'. Robert Benard (1734 - 1777) was an 18th-century French engraver. Robert Bénard is mainly famous for having supplied a significant amount of plates (at least 1,800) to the Encyclopédie by Diderot & d'Alembert from 1751. Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French philosopher, art critic and writer. Jean le Rond d'Alembert (1717-1783) was a French mathematician, mechanician, physicist and philosopher.Condition: Very good, given age. A few minor spots. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.Keywords: CUIVRE-COPPER-WIRE-FOUNDRY-MOLDS-FURNACERBOS-A5-04.

No binding. Zustand: Very Good. Diderot (illustrator). 'Maconnerie ( )'etching / engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Sheet size: 21,5 x 28,5 cm. (8,5 x 11,2 inch). Image size: 16 x 23,5 cm. (6,3 x 9,3 inch).This old antique print originates from: 'The Encyclopédie ou Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers, par une Société de Gens de lettres.' which was published under the direction of Diderot and d'Alembert, with 17 volumes of text and 11 volumes of plates between 1751 and 1772. It contained 72,000 articles written by more than 140 contributors. This encyclopdia was a massive reference work for the arts and sciences, as well as a means to propagate the ideas of the French Enlightment. The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous.Made by 'Robert Benard' after 'Diderot'. Robert Benard (1734 - 1777) was an 18th-century French engraver. Robert Bénard is mainly famous for having supplied a significant amount of plates (at least 1,800) to the Encyclopédie by Diderot & d'Alembert from 1751. Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French philosopher, art critic and writer. Jean le Rond d'Alembert (1717-1783) was a French mathematician, mechanician, physicist and philosopher.Condition: Very good, given age. A few minor spots. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.Keywords: MASONRY-BRICK LAYING-ARCHTECTURERBOS-A5-04.

Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert (illustrator). 'ANATOMIE.' (ANATOMY). 'This plate shows a human skeleton bending and its muscles. This plate originates from the plate section. Included is a copy with legends / explications.Made by Robert Benard after Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert.Medium: Etching / engraving on hand laid (verge type) paper.Sheet size: 26 x 42 cm (10.24 x 16.54 inch). Image size: 21.5 x 34 cm. (8.46 x 13.39 inch).HUMAN ANATOMY-SKELETON-MUSCLES | (PCOMAN) A116-23BACKGROUND INFORMATIONThis old antique print originates from: 'The Encyclopedie ou Dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers, par une Societe de Gens de lettres.' which was published under the direction of Diderot and d'Alembert, with 17 volumes of text and 11 volumes of plates between 1751 and 1772. It contained 72,000 articles written by more than 140 contributors. This encyclopdia was a massive reference work for the arts and sciences, as well as a means to propagate the ideas of the French Enlightment. The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous.Biography engraver: Robert Benard 1734 1777 was an 18th-century French engraver. Benard is mainly famous for having supplied a significant amount of plates (at least 1,800) to the Encyclopedie by Diderot & d'Alembert from 1751. Several engravers including J.A. Defehrt and Bonaventure/Benoit-Louis Prevost after J.R Lucotte or Goussier worked under his direction. .Biography artist: Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French philosopher, art critic and writer. Jean le Rond d'Alembert (1717-1783) was a French mathematician, mechanician, physicist and philosopher. . Condition: very good, given age. Very good. General age related toning; Occasional light staining. Please study scan carefully. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert (illustrator). 'ANATOMIE.' (ANATOMY). 'This plate shows a human skeleton and its muscles, rear view. This plate originates from the plate section. Included is a copy with legends / explications.Made by Robert Benard after Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'Alembert.Medium: Etching / engraving on hand laid (verge type) paper.Sheet size: 26 x 42 cm (10.24 x 16.54 inch). Image size: 21.5 x 34 cm. (8.46 x 13.39 inch).HUMAN ANATOMY-SKELETON-MUSCLES-REAR | (PCOMAN) A116-25BACKGROUND INFORMATIONThis old antique print originates from: 'The Encyclopedie ou Dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers, par une Societe de Gens de lettres.' which was published under the direction of Diderot and d'Alembert, with 17 volumes of text and 11 volumes of plates between 1751 and 1772. It contained 72,000 articles written by more than 140 contributors. This encyclopdia was a massive reference work for the arts and sciences, as well as a means to propagate the ideas of the French Enlightment. The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous.Biography engraver: Robert Benard 1734 1777 was an 18th-century French engraver. Benard is mainly famous for having supplied a significant amount of plates (at least 1,800) to the Encyclopedie by Diderot & d'Alembert from 1751. Several engravers including J.A. Defehrt and Bonaventure/Benoit-Louis Prevost after J.R Lucotte or Goussier worked under his direction. .Biography artist: Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French philosopher, art critic and writer. Jean le Rond d'Alembert (1717-1783) was a French mathematician, mechanician, physicist and philosopher. . Condition: very good, given age. Very good. General age related toning; Occasional light staining. Please study scan carefully. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

An interesting map of the islands of New Caledonia and Vanuatu showing the route taken by Captain Cook with notations of dates. Captain Cooke's Third Voyage. Copper engraving. Later colour. Fair condition. Visible folds and some foxing and spotting. Size: 47 x 36.5 cm.