Beleg van Aire, 1710 by Pieter Devel

Beleg van Aire, 1710 1711

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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pen sketch

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personal sketchbook

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ink drawing experimentation

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pen-ink sketch

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pen work

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sketchbook drawing

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watercolour illustration

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sketchbook art

"Beleg van Aire, 1710" is a detailed map of the city of Aire and its fortifications during the Siege of Aire in 1710, created by Pieter Devel in 1711. This 18th-century engraving provides a visual record of military strategy and engineering during the War of the Spanish Succession. The map's intricate lines and annotations showcase the layout of the city's defenses, including the surrounding moats, bastions, and outposts. It offers historical insights into the strategic importance of Aire, a key battleground in the conflict.

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