Rigobert Bonne (1727–1795) – Map of Berri, Nivernois, Marche, Bourbonnois, Limosin and Auvergne – Large Copperplate ...

Rigobert Bonne (1727–1795) – Map of Berri, Nivernois, Marche, Bourbonnois, Limosin and Auvergne – Large Copperplate Engraving (Venice, 1777)
This large copperplate map titled Carte des Gouvernements du Berri, du Nivernois, de la Marche, du Bourbonnois, du Limosin et de l’Auvergne was originally designed by Rigobert Bonne, Royal Hydrographer to the French King, and engraved in Paris in 1771. The present edition was printed in Venice in 1777 by P. Santini, as part of an Italian reissue of Bonne’s atlas. The map provides detailed administrative divisions and topographic features of central France, including rivers, towns, road networks, and surrounding provinces such as Touraine, Orléanais, Quercy, and Rouergue. The ornate title cartouche blends classical and floral elements, in keeping with late 18th-century decorative conventions.Rigobert Bonne (1727–1795) was one of the most influential cartographers of the Enlightenment, known for his accuracy and restrained elegance, and his maps became standard references in both France and Italy.Artist or Maker: Rigobert BonneDimensions: 74 cm x 52 cmMedium: Copperplate EngravingDate: 1777Condition 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.