Piano dell'Assedio della Fortezza Turchesca di Oczakow Presa d'Assalto da' Russi nel mese di Decembre 1788
| Reference: | S40287 |
| Author | Antonio ZATTA |
| Year: | 1788 |
| Zone: | O?akiv |
| Printed: | Venice |
| Measures: | 270 x 250 mm |
€375.00
| Reference: | S40287 |
| Author | Antonio ZATTA |
| Year: | 1788 |
| Zone: | O?akiv |
| Printed: | Venice |
| Measures: | 270 x 250 mm |
€375.00
Description
A very rare plan of Ochakiv (Ukraine) published by Antonio Zatta. Below the engraving (151x243mm.) is a numbered key, 1-19 showing the points of interest to this siege of Ochavik by the Russian army in December 1788.
The Second Siege of Ochakov (now Ochakiv, Ukraine) was one of the major events of the Russo-Turkish War (1787–1792). It was known as "Özi Kuşatması" in Turkish. In 1788, Russian forces led by Prince Grigory Potemkin and General Alexander Suvorov besieged the city, held by Ottoman troops commanded by Hasan Pasha. Despite Suvorov's urging to storm the city immediately, Potemkin had the Russian forces encircled Ochakov (Özi), bombarding the city and cutting off the defenders' supply of food and ammunition. By keeping his soldiers out of direct battle, Potemkin minimized Russian casualties, though he was accused by his generals of cowardice. The argument about storming continued in the Russian headquarters during the entirety of the siege. Also, the Russians captured strategically important Pirezin Island on July 18, 1788.
Several foldings, as issued. Good condition.
Antonio ZATTA (Venezia 1722 - 1804)
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Antonio Zatta (1775-1797) was the most prominent Italian map publisher of the late 18th and early 19th century. His firm, based in Venice, produced maps that mark an important transition from 18th to 19th century cartographic styles. He updates and redefines the traditional title cartouche by replacing the mythic elements common to the 17th and 18th century with more representative images of Venice. His most important work is the four volume Atlante novissimo published from 1775 to 1789.
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Antonio ZATTA (Venezia 1722 - 1804)
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Antonio Zatta (1775-1797) was the most prominent Italian map publisher of the late 18th and early 19th century. His firm, based in Venice, produced maps that mark an important transition from 18th to 19th century cartographic styles. He updates and redefines the traditional title cartouche by replacing the mythic elements common to the 17th and 18th century with more representative images of Venice. His most important work is the four volume Atlante novissimo published from 1775 to 1789.
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