Louis Bretez (died 1737)An inventory of belongings drawn up after his decease is dated 26 June 1737 (Archives notariales - Paris, Paris, France, RE/CXIX/5), Geneanet. was a draughtsman, engraver, cartographer and designer of architectural ornament."Bretez, Louis", Benezit Dictionary of Artists."Bretez, Louis (16..-1738)", Notice de personne, Bnf. In 1706 he published La Perspective pratique de l'Architecture.Michel Gallet (1995). Les Architectes parisiens du XVIIIe siècle, p. 91. .La Perspective pratique de l'Architecture, 1706. Copy at Gallica. He was a professor of perspective and a member of the Académie de peinture et de sculpture de Saint-Luc."Compte-rendus des scéances (8 May 1900), p. 104, Bulletin de la Société de l'histoire de Paris et de l'Isle de France.
In 1734 he was commissioned to draw up the Turgot map of Paris. By contract, Turgot requested a very faithful reproduction with great accuracy. Bretez was allowed to enter mansions, houses and gardens to take measurements and draw pictures, and worked on the project from 1734 to 1736.Mapping the Boroughs johncoulthart.com
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