Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Nathaniel Parr, active 1742–1751, British

after Jacques Rigaud, 1681–1754, French

Published by Robert Sayer, 1725–1794, British
Title:
A General View of the City of Paris taken from an Eminence in the Village of Chaillot
Date:
1749
Materials & Techniques:
Hand-colored engraving on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 60 1/2in. (153.7cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Published according to Act of Parliament April, 1749. London, Printed for H. Overton Without Newgate. R. Sayer, Map & Printseller facing Fetter Lane Fleet street & J. Boydell Engraver at the Unicorn the Corner of Queen Street Cheapside
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1995.13.87
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
architectural subject | landscape | cityscape | farms | vineyards | trees | river
Associated Places:
Paris | Île-de-France | Seine | France | Europe
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:4673