This detailed engraving is a military and topographical plan of the port of Boulogne. Titled "PLAN GENERAL DU PORT DE BOULOGNE," the map outlines the strategic dispositions proposed by the military chief for an operation involving 300 ships and an army of 60,000 men. The plan shows fortifications, troop encampments, and coastal features, along with a detailed key that identifies military posts. This print is a significant historical document from the Napoleonic era, illustrating the ambition and strategic planning behind the proposed invasion of England.

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: 1812

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.

Värdering	200 - 300 SEK
Köparprovision (inkl. moms)	24.4%
Slagavgift (inkl. moms)	6 SEK

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23 Ambroise Tardieu (1788–1841) – General Plan of the Port of Boulogne – Engraving (1812)