Catalogue information

LastDodo number
4752613
Area
Prints / graphics
Title
CAROLUS DE SECONDAT BARO DE MONTESQUIEUI
Artist
Year
1770
Print run
Signed
Dimensions
16,0 x 11,4
Printing office
Theme
Details

Copper engraving based on Dassier's medal, drawn and engraved by G. Benoist and published in Paris by Esnauts & Rapilly, ca. 1770. Charles de Secondat, baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu (1689-1755), better known as Montesquieu was one of the most important French Enlightenment thinkers. His best-known idea is the separation of powers that continues to affect many modern states.

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