This engraving is a military plan of the siege of Danzig, which took place in 1807. Titled "PLAN DU SIEGE DE DANTZICK EN 1807," the map provides a detailed view of the city of Danzig (now Gdańsk), its fortifications, and the surrounding terrain. The plan includes a key with a list of "RENVOIS Pour la Ville" (References for the City) and "RENVOIS POUR LES TRAVAUX DE SIEGE" (References for the Siege Works). The inscription confirms that the map was compiled and engraved by Ambroise Tardieu, highlighting its purpose as a strategic and historical record of military operations during the Napoleonic era.

Ambroise Tardieu was a prominent French cartographer, engraver, and publisher, from a family of renowned mapmakers. He was a prolific artist, producing a wide range of maps, atlases, and portraits throughout his career. His work is known for its precision and historical value, and he contributed to numerous important publications of the 19th century, serving as a geographer and engraver to the French government.

Artist or Maker: Ambroise Tardieu

Dimensions: Approximately 40 x 30 cm

Medium: Engraving

Date: 1807

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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22 Ambroise Tardieu (1788–1841) – Plan of the Siege of Danzig – Engraving (1807)