Original etching by Pierre Aveline, about 1687, with the view of the gardens of Versailles from the palace terrace: the water parterre, the Latona fountain and the Grand Canal. Title engraved at the foot: Veüe et perspectiue du parterre d'Eau, de la fontaine de Latone, des Jardins et Canal de Versailles.
Original etching by Pierre Aveline, about 1687, with the view of the gardens of Versailles from the palace terrace: the water parterre, the Latona fountain and the Grand Canal. Title engraved at the foot: Veüe et perspectiue du parterre d'Eau, de la fontaine de Latone, des Jardins et Canal de 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.
Dimensions: Plate mark 8.5 x 12.6 in (21.7 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.