18th Century Portrait Engravings

Historic engravings of notable figures from the 18th century, featuring detailed portraits of writers and architects, reflecting the era's artistic style.

Jean-Rodolphe Perronet (1708-1794) was a French engineer and architect, known for his many bridge designs and for being the founder and first director of the École des ponts et chaussées in Paris. France. Europe. Old 19th century engraved illustration from Portraits et histoire des hommes utile by Societe Montyon et Franklin 1837
Jean-Rodolphe Perronet (1708-1794) was a French engineer and architect, known for his many bridge designs and for being the founder and first director of the École des ponts et chaussées in Paris. France. Europe. Old 19th century engraved illustration from Portraits et histoire des hommes utile by Societe Montyon et Franklin 1837