12269 Robert Bénard (18th Century) – View of musical instruments – Engraving (18th Century)
Instrumens de Musique, Instruments à vent Musette, Cornemuse illustrates various wind instruments, including bagpipes and musettes, along with their internal components and reeds. This copperplate engraving is a technical documentation of musical instrument construction and design. It originates from an eighteenth-century technical encyclopedia published in France. The illustration serves as a precise visual record for artisans and musicians of the period.
Robert Bénard was a French engraver who was active throughout the late eighteenth century. He is best recognized for his significant contributions to the Encyclopedie, edited by Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d'Alembert. His technical mastery in engraving allowed for the precise reproduction of complex scientific, mechanical, and industrial illustrations. His professional output provided a foundational visual resource for the advancement of technical and artisanal knowledge during the Enlightenment.
Artist or Maker:
Robert Bénard.
Dimensions:
Approximately 29 cm x 22 cm.
Medium:
Engraving.
Date:
18th Century.
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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