Number 1[-2] of the picturesque views of the glaciers of Europe ...
Alternate Title(s):
Picturesque views of the glaciers of Europe
Published / Created:
[London] : Published by Mesrs. G. and W. Nicol, Pall Mall; J. White, Fleet Street; Colnaghi, Sala & Co., Cockspur Street; & C. Geisweiler, 42 Parliament Street, May 1, 1800.
Physical Description:
4 prints in 2 volumes : aquatint and etching, with hand-coloring ; platemarks 55 x 70 cm, on sheets 66 x 91 cm, in volumes 70 x 98 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Prints
Notes:
Title from publisher's printed labels on front covers of original parts. Each label continues: "Containing two coloured prints, price 4 guineas."
Contents:
View of the torrent of the Lutschinen and of the glaciers where it takes its source = Vue du torrent de la Lutschinen en Suisse et des glaciers ou il prend sa source / drawn on the spot by L. Belanger ; painted by P. Vanlerberghe ; engraved by S. Malgo -- View of the source of the Arve = Vue de la source de l'Arve / drawn on the spot and painted by L. Belanger ; engraved by S. Merigot -- View of the source of the Trient and of the glacier from whence it issues = Vue de la source du Trient et du glacier d'ou il sort / drawn on the spot by Chatelet ; painted by P. Vanlerberghe ; engraved by J. Merigot -- View of the source of the Arveiron = Vue de la source de l'Arveiron / drawn on the spot by L. Belanger ; painted by P. Vanlergerghe ; engraved by S. Malgo.
Subject Terms:
Glaciers -- Switzerland. | Glaciers -- France. | Rivers -- Switzerland. | Rivers -- France. | Alps.