19th century ship engraving

19th century German ship engraving identifying different types/views of vessels, Engraved by Robert Bénard, an 18th-century French engraver mainly famous for having supplied a significant amount of plates (at least 1,800) to the Encyclopédie by Diderot & d'Alembert from 1751. Originally, the engravings were printed entirely in black and white (this one by steel), and then hand-watercolored. Hand sourced in Paris. Professionally framed. 

Details

Time period: 18th century 

Subject: Ships, nautical, marine.

Frame: Contemporary wood with blueish gray detail, minor wear spots

Matting: Raw blue silk, gold bevel. filet 

Measurements: 10.5x9.75'