145 : Projet de monument à Jacques-Cartier. - [18-]

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1 document iconographique : lavis ; 27,3 x 21,4 cm.

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A pen-and-ink architectural drawing of a proposed monument, showing a tall stepped stone pedestal topped by a small standing figure in flowing robes holding a telescope pointed outward and a globe at his feet. A railed fence and a low stepped base frame the monument on the sheet, and a rectangular panel sits on the pedestal's front face. Handwritten explanatory text in cursive script runs across the upper part of the sheet, describing the statue's costume, globe, telescope and chart as symbols of its subject's navigation and exploration, and it is signed by the designer at right.Described automatically by a vision model; may contain mistakes.

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The Statue is a supposed representation of JacquesCartier; The drapery is in accordance with thatWorn at the epoch of his landing; The Globe isTo represent his Geographical knowledge, and hisFoot upon it to signify his success in the expediti.On the Telescope in his right hand pointing to theSupposed place ofhis landing accom-Painted by theChart, and com-Passes in hisleft hand areEmblematicalof his nauticalProfessionC BrowneArchitectThe Statue is a supposed representation of Jacques Cartier; The drapery is in accordance with that Worn at the epoch of his landing; The Globe is To represent his Geographical knowledge, and his Foot upon it to signify his success in the expedition. On the Telescope in his right hand pointing to the supposed place of his landing accompanied by the Chart, and compassed by the Passes in his left hand are Emblematical of his nautical Profession.Read automatically; may contain mistakes.

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