This detailed engraving is a military plan of the siege of Gaeta, which took place in 1806. Titled "PLAN DU SIEGE DE GAETE," the map provides a comprehensive view of the city's fortifications and the surrounding terrain, including the military siege works. The plan includes extensive keys that list both the features of the city and the positions of the military batteries, making it a valuable historical document of military strategy during the Napoleonic era. The inscription on the print confirms that the map was both drawn and engraved by Ambroise Tardieu.

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: 1806

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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Köparprovision (inkl. moms)	24.4%
Slagavgift (inkl. moms)	6 SEK

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20 Ambroise Tardieu (1788–1841) – Plan of the Siege of Gaeta – Engraving (1806)