Claude-Joseph Vernet (1758-1836), according to Bayonne, ''Vue de la Ville and du Port de Bayonne'', large-format copper engraving from the series ''Les ports de France'', Paris around 1760. The magnificent plates belong to the picture by Claude-Joseph Vernet, which he commissioned from the most important coastal and port cities of France from 1754 onwards through the Marquis de Maligny. Writing margin with coat of arms cartouche, true margin somewhat stained and with isolated lesions, the representation good, sheet dimensions 58 x 82 cm