Engraving by Deseve after Deguignes: Ecluse (Bridge/Canal scene). Plate from a book on China
1770-1800
Eleven engravings by Deseve after Deguignes, plates from a book on China, late 1700s. Industrial scenes variously titled: /1 Ecluse (bridge/canal scene); /2 Pont de Fou-yang-hien (bridge/canal scene); /3 Pont de Sou-tcheou-fou (bridge/canal scene); /4 Pont de Tsin-Kiang-fou (bridge/canal scene); /5 Roues pour elever les eaux; /6 Moulins; /7 Fours a Chaux (kiln); /8 Brouette a voile; /9 Maniere de voyager Tombeau; /10 Semoir (seed driller); /11 Interieur de Peking;
1770-1800
1770-1800
1770-1800
1770-1800
1770-1800
1770-1800
1770-1800
1770-1800
1770-1800
1770-1800
1770-1800