Louis-Jacques Goussier

French, 1722 - 1799

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This is a drawing featuring detailed components of a printing press. The illustration includes various labeled parts and sectional views of mechanical structures related to a vintage printing press. Each component is shown with precise detail, likely indicating how different pieces fit together or function within the mechanism. The components are numbered and organized neatly across the page, with an emphasis on technical understanding. The etching style and the language used at the bottom ("Imprimerie en Taille Douce, Devéloppement de la Presse") suggest that this diagram serves as an instructional or descriptive guide for the assembly or function of the printing press depicted.
French 18th Century, Denis Diderot, Imprimerie en Taille Douce, Devéloppement de la Presse: pl. II, 1771/1779, engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1996.20.14

Imprimerie en Taille Douce, Devéloppement de la Presse: pl. II

French 18th Century, Denis Diderot · 1771/1779 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1996.20.14

This is a drawing of a printing workshop with various tools and equipment depicted. It shows a detailed interior of an old-style printing operation. In the top section, there is a room where various printing activities are taking place, such as the operation of a printing press and preparation of ink and materials. Hanging illustrations or prints line the walls and are carefully displayed overhead. Several workstations are present, each with specific tasks and tools showcasing the intricate labor involved in the printing process. The bottom section of the drawing presents a close-up view of various tools integral to the printing process, including a printing press with labeled components, a basin for ink, and other key instruments. This illustration highlights the historical process of intaglio printing in an informative manner, giving insight into the craftsmanship and technology of historical printmaking.
French 18th Century, Denis Diderot, Imprimerie en Taille Douce: pl. I, 1771/1779, engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1996.20.13

Imprimerie en Taille Douce: pl. I

French 18th Century, Denis Diderot · 1771/1779 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1996.20.13