Old Port of Toulon — French School

This vibrant hand-coloured engraving captures the bustling activity of the Old Port of Toulon, a vital maritime hub in eighteenth-century France.

Le Port du Vieux Toulon. French School, c. 1770.

Such detailed topographical views were highly sought after by travellers and collectors, documenting the grandeur and daily life of important European cities and ports during the Enlightenment era.

Hand-coloured copperplate engraving. Sheet size approximately 25 × 54 cm. Very Good.