ITALY - SICILY - "MAP OF SICILY annexed to the... Lot 12
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ITALY - SICILY - "MAP OF SICILY annexed to the Picturesque Journey of this Island, by J. HOÜEL, Painter to the King". 1782. Original etching and aquatint by Jean-Pierre HOUËL (Rouen 1735 Paris 1813). Printed in sanguine, on watermarked laid paper. Nice title cartouche in the upper left corner. Good margins. Plate from the "Voyage pittoresque des isles de Sicile, de Malte et de Lipari, Où l'on traite des Antiquités qui s'y trouvent encore ; des principaux Phénomènes que la Nature y offre ; du Costume des Habitans, et de quelques Usages". All margins. Jean Houel, who learned engraving under the direction of Le Bas and who excelled in the art of aquatint, became enthusiastic about Italy following a trip he made in the company of the Marquis d'Havincourt. He made a second trip in 1776 to the kingdoms of Naples, Sicily and the islands of Malta and Lipari during which he composed the drawings for the book "Voyage pittoresque des isles de Sicile..." which he engraved upon his return. 33,5 x 53 cm. Condition A (good state of preservation).
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