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A set of six magnificent engravings of the Fountains at Versailles: 'Fontaine de Latone.' Artist: Engraved by Scotin, G. A spectacular view of the Latona Fountain at Versailles, as it was in the early eighteenth century, surrounded by citizenry strolling, courting and playing. The fountain was built in 1671 and still is still in existence. 'Fontaine de l'Encelade dans un des Bosquets des Jardin de Versailles.' Artist: Girard. A spectacular view of the 'Fontaine de l'Encelade' at Versailles. The centre fountain has a plume 78 feet high shooting from the mouth of a bronze giant and is surrounded by smaller fountains made from rocks from Mount Ossa and Olympia. The fountain is surrounded by citizenry, strolling, courting and playing. Two lines of text in French below the engraving describe the fountain. 'L'Isle Royale.' Engraved by Fonbonne. Magnificent engraving of L'Isle Royale,a large pond at Versailles, with seven 45 foot fountains. Courtiers stroll, and a procession of hand drawn coaches snake along the walkway surrounding the pond. Elegant statues and manicured trees line the walkway. Four lines of text in French below the engraving describe the seven fountains. 'Fontaine d'Apollon.' Engraved by de Rochefort, P. A spectacular view of the fountain of Apollo at Versailles, as it was in the early eighteenth century, surrounded by citizenry strolling, courting and playing. The main fountain A set of six magnificent engravings of the Fountains at Versailles: 'Fontaine de Latone.' Artist: Engraved by Scotin, G. A spectacular view of the Latona Fountain at Versailles, as it was in the early eighteenth century, surrounded by citizenry strolling, courting and playing. The fountain was built in 1671 and still is still in existence. 'Fontaine de l'Encelade dans un des Bosquets des Jardin de Versailles.' Artist: Girard. A spectacular view of the 'Fontaine de l'Encelade' at Versailles. The centre fountain has a plume 78 feet high shooting from the mouth of a bronze giant and is surrounded by smaller fountains made from rocks from Mount Ossa and Olympia. The fountain is surrounded by citizenry, strolling, courting and playing. Two lines of text in French below the engraving describe the fountain. 'L'Isle Royale.' Engraved by Fonbonne. Magnificent engraving of L'Isle Royale,a large pond at Versailles, with seven 45 foot fountains. Courtiers stroll, and a procession of hand drawn coaches snake along the walkway surrounding the pond. Elegant statues and manicured trees line the walkway. Four lines of text in French below the engraving describe the seven fountains. 'Fontaine d'Apollon.' Engraved by de Rochefort, P. A spectacular view of the fountain of Apollo at Versailles, as it was in the early eighteenth century, surrounded by citizenry strolling, courting and playing. The main fountain has the figure of Apollo being guided by four horses, surrounded by water bearers. Text below the engraving gives a description and brief history of the fountain. It is still in existence today. 'Bassins de Neptune' Engraved by Daigremont A spectacular view of the Bassin de Neptune at Versailles in the early eighteenth century. Text below the engraving gives a description and brief history of the fountain: 'This grand piece of water is decorated with 22 beautiful vases, designed by Le Brun...' (translation). A fountain erupts from each vase. Six fifty foot fountains, and many smaller fountains adorn this extraordinary water feature, whilst wealthy courtiers amble around it. 'L'Arc de Triomphe.' Engraved by Baquoy, Maurice. A detailed view of the opulent 'L'Arc de Triomphe', a woodland garden of fountains at Versailles in the early eighteenth century. Two lines of text below the engraving give a description and brief history. Numerous courtiers stroll amidst the profusion of fountains and cascades in a forest glade. READ MORE Copper engraving. Uncoloured. Size: 55 x 43 cm. (21½ x 17 inches).