Jean Charles Krafft (1764-1833) was a German born architect and draftsman born in Germany who emigrated to France where is authored several works on architecture and design. The translation of the full title of this work reveals its focus. It is Plans of the most beautiful Picturesque Gardens in France, England and Germany and of the Edifices, Monuments, Fabrics, etc. which contribute to their Embellishment, of every kind of architecture, such as Chinese, Egyptian, English, Arabian, Moorish, etc. … His intended audience was gentlemen who owned estates and wanted some ideas for their landscaping and hardscaping.

10 ½ x 13 ¾ inches, sheet.
Hand colored engraving.

Jean Charles Krafft (1764-1833) was a German born architect and draftsman born in Germany who emigrated to France where is authored several works on architecture and design. The translation of the full title of this work reveals its focus. It is Plans of the most beautiful Picturesque Gardens in France, England and Germany and of the Edifices, Monuments, Fabrics, etc. which contribute to their Embellishment, of every kind of architecture, such as Chinese, Egyptian, English, Arabian, Moorish, etc. … His intended audience was gentlemen who owned estates and wanted some ideas for their landscaping and hardscaping.

10 1/2 x 123 1/2 inches, sheet.
Hand colored engraving.
Small piece missing from extreme of margin at bottom center.

Jean Charles Krafft (1764-1833) was a German born architect and draftsman born in Germany who emigrated to France where is authored several works on architecture and design. The translation of the full title of this work reveals its focus. It is Plans of the most beautiful Picturesque Gardens in France, England and Germany and of the Edifices, Monuments, Fabrics, etc. which contribute to their Embellishment, of every kind of architecture, such as Chinese, Egyptian, English, Arabian, Moorish, etc. … His intended audience was gentlemen who owned estates and wanted some ideas for their landscaping and hard scaping

A garden design with meandering paths, a pool and a stream.

10 x 13 1/2 inches, sheet.
Hand colored engraving.

Jean Charles Krafft (1764-1833) was a German born architect and draftsman born in Germany who emigrated to France where is authored several works on architecture and design. The translation of the full title of this work reveals its focus. It is Plans of the most beautiful Picturesque Gardens in France, England and Germany and of the Edifices, Monuments, Fabrics, etc. which contribute to their Embellishment, of every kind of architecture, such as Chinese, Egyptian, English, Arabian, Moorish, etc. … His intended audience was gentlemen who owned estates and wanted some ideas for their landscaping and hardscaping.

13 3/4 x 10 ½  inches, sheet.
Hand colored engraving.
Very good condition save staining in far margin on right side.

Jean Charles Krafft (1764-1833) was a German born architect and draftsman born in Germany who emigrated to France where is authored several works on architecture and design. The translation of the full title of this work reveals its focus. It is Plans of the most beautiful Picturesque Gardens in France, England and Germany and of the Edifices, Monuments, Fabrics, etc. which contribute to their Embellishment, of every kind of architecture, such as Chinese, Egyptian, English, Arabian, Moorish, etc. … His intended audience was gentlemen who owned estates and wanted some ideas for their landscaping and hardscaping.

Here is another bird’s eye view of gardens, with different colors and patterns representing the various methods of farming used in sections.  The artist included paths, buildings, garden sections and a creek that runs throughout the garden in their print.  If you look closely you can see how different types of trees are depicted.

18 x 12 1/4 inches, sheet.
Hand colored engraving.

Jean Charles Krafft (1764-1833) was a German born architect and draftsman born in Germany who emigrated to France where is authored several works on architecture and design. The translation of the full title of this work reveals its focus. It is Plans of the most beautiful Picturesque Gardens in France, England and Germany and of the Edifices, Monuments, Fabrics, etc. which contribute to their Embellishment, of every kind of architecture, such as Chinese, Egyptian, English, Arabian, Moorish, etc. … His intended audience was gentlemen who owned estates and wanted some ideas for their landscaping and hard scaping.

This intricately detailed print provides a bird’s eye view of a property including buildings, paths, creeks and lakes.

12 3/4 x 17 inches, sheet.
Hand colored engraving.

Jean Charles Krafft (1764-1833) was a German born architect and draftsman who emigrated to France where is authored several works on architecture and design. The translation of the full title of this work reveals its focus. It is Plans of the most beautiful Picturesque Gardens in France, England and Germany and of the Edifices, Monuments, Fabrics, etc. which contribute to their Embellishment, of every kind of architecture, such as Chinese, Egyptian, English, Arabian, Moorish, etc. … His intended audience was gentlemen who owned estates and wanted some ideas for their landscaping and hard scaping.

This view depicts water features of a large estate.

19 x 12 1/2 inches, sheet.
Hand colored engraving.
Excellent condition save slight yellowing of edge of paper.

Jean Charles Krafft (1764-1833) was a German born architect and draftsman who emigrated to France where is authored several works on architecture and design. The translation of the full title of this work reveals its focus. It is Plans of the most beautiful Picturesque Gardens in France, England and Germany and of the Edifices, Monuments, Fabrics, etc. which contribute to their Embellishment, of every kind of architecture, such as Chinese, Egyptian, English, Arabian, Moorish, etc. … His intended audience was gentlemen who owned estates and wanted some ideas for their landscaping and hard scaping.

This view depicts a large estate replete with groves of trees, meandering garden paths, terraces and many water features. It includes many peripheral buildings and a large pavilion or pergola.

12 1/2 x 19 inches, sheet.
Hand colored engraving.
Two repaired tears without loss in lower left.

Jean Charles Krafft (1764-1833) was a German born architect and draftsman born in Germany who emigrated to France where is authored several works on architecture and design. The translation of the full title of this work reveals its focus. It is Plans of the most beautiful Picturesque Gardens in France, England and Germany and of the Edifices, Monuments, Fabrics, etc. which contribute to their Embellishment, of every kind of architecture, such as Chinese, Egyptian, English, Arabian, Moorish, etc. … His intended audience was gentlemen who owned estates and wanted some ideas for their landscaping and hardscaping.

This engraving provides a lovely view of a garden including two beautiful bridges from different angles and cypress trees.

Hand colored engraving.
10 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches, sheet.