Early 19th Century Engravings of the Entrances to the Louvre by Louis-Pierre Baltard, Framed - Set of 4

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Set of four original copperplate engravings by Louis-Pierre Baltard (1764-1846) of the different entrances to the Louvre Palace, Paris, in … more Set of four original copperplate engravings by Louis-Pierre Baltard (1764-1846) of the different entrances to the Louvre Palace, Paris, in elegant gilded black ebonized frames with mounts and gilded inner border.

Louis-Pierre Baltard was a French architect and engraver and father of Victor Baltard, also an architect, who designed Les Halles. Louis-Pierre’s reputation is chiefly based on his skill in engraving. Among the best known of his plates are the drawings of Paris. less