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Nicolas De Fer
Nicholas Defer. Köngl. Franz. Geograph. Gebohr 1646. Gestorb. 1720.
- Author: WESTERMAYER, C[onrad]; [after Jaques-François BENARD]
- Publication place: [Weimar,
- Publisher: Friedrich Justin Bertuch,
- Publication date: 1803].
- Physical description: Stipple-engraved portrait.
- Dimensions: 140 by 90mm. (5.5 by 3.5 inches).
- Inventory reference: 17742
Notes
De Fer's portrait, engraved by Conrad Westermayer after Jaques-François Bénard, appeared in Volume 12 of 'Allgemeine Geographische Ephemeriden', published in 1803. It shows the bust of de Fer wearing a huge powdered wig and lace collar, and is captioned with his name, role, and dates of birth and death.
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