Late 1700's Hand Painted/Tinted Etching

Late 1700's Hand Painted/Tinted Etching/Engraving.

From master map maker Louis-Joseph Mondhare, this piece depicts the Spanish Fleet and has two attributions on the bottom. One in Spanish, the other in French. It is dated June 25, 1765. The only other copy that we know of is in the Museum of France.

Louis-Joseph Mondhare was a publisher of maps and atlases in Paris from around 1759 to 1792. He was also a prolific publisher of Vues d'Optique, issuing some 160 prints in this genre. There is some staining visible.

The two inscriptions on the bottom read: Vista del Embarcamiento de la Sra. Infante de Espana Mujer del Archiduc Leopoldo. En et puerto de Cartagena La Esquadra mandada poe et Marques de la Victoria.

And

Vue de l'Embarquement de l'Infante d'Espagne Epouse de l'Arhciduc Leopold au Port de Cartagene La 25 Juin 1765. L'Escadre commandee par Mr. le Marquis de la Victoire.

Roughly translated as: Boarding view of the Infanta of Spain. Wife of the Archduke Leopold to the Port of Cartegena. June 25, 1765. Wing commanded by M. le Marquis de la Victoire.

Measures approximately 18 1/4" by 12 3/4".