Vue imaginaire de l'école des Ponts et Chaussées, D.8157, Louis Jean Desprez, circa 1750

Author(s): desprez, louis-jean (auxerre, 28–05–1743 - stockholm, 19–03–1804), designer production date: around 1750 dating in century: 18th century type(s) of object(s): graphic arts, drawing name(s): drawing dimensions - artwork: height: 44. 8cm width: 83 cm dimensions - museum assembly: height: 72cm width: 102cm marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: signature - on the front, lower left, in indian ink: "despres" stamp - on the front, lower left, in purple ink: "lsl" [?] iconographic description: imaginary view of the school of bridges and roads. Imaginary ancient architecture, obelisk, plans, maps, bridge profiles, scientific instruments, models, library, tools, groups of men, line drawing for engraving?. Historical commentary: the school was founded by royal decree of february 14, 1747. Despres was a friend of its founder and first director, jean-rodolphe perronet. Mode of acquisition: purchase date of acquisition: 14–06–1937 institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris inventory number: d. 8157. Date: circa 1750.