Original etching by Pierre Aveline with the view of the Water Walk and the great piece of water in the gardens of Versailles, about 1687. Title engraved at the foot: Veüe et perspectiue de l'allée et de la grande piece d'Eau a Versailles.
Original etching by Pierre Aveline with the view of the Water Walk and the great piece of water in the gardens of Versailles, about 1687. Title engraved at the foot: Veüe et perspectiue de l'allée et de la grande piece d'Eau a Versailles.
Medium: Copper engraving (etching).
Artist and engraver: Pierre Aveline (Paris, 1656-1722).
Date: About 1687.
Source: Series of views of the royal palaces engraved by Aveline under royal privilege; the mention of the privilege is printed at the foot of the print.
Dimensions: Plate mark 8.6 x 12.6 in (21.9 x 32 cm).
Condition: Laid down on another sheet. There is a restoration to the left side and the lower left corner, visible in the photograph, which slightly affects the image. Paper lightly toned.