Jean Delagrive

French, 1689 - 1757

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The image displays swirling circular patterns on the surface, intertwined with organic shapes. The design resembles a marbled effect or grainy patterns in polished wood. The spirals and shapes resemble whirlpools or eddies in water. Warm brown tones with touches of deep blue and ochre enhance the natural feel of the composition.
Jean Delagrive, Various Artists, Atlas des Environs de Paris, 1740, bound volume with letterpress text title page and etching and engravings on laid paper, Gift of David H. McDonnell, 2024.82.1

Atlas des Environs de Paris

Jean Delagrive, Various Artists · 1740 · bound volume with letterpress text title page and etching and engravings on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2024.82.1