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Dumpy level (Jacques Canivet, 1733)

1733. . Naval Museum.

Dumpy level by Jacques Canivet, hand-painted oil painting on linen
Fig. 1. Jacques Canivet, Dumpy level, 1733. Shown as the reproduction you are specifying: , .

Hand-painted in oil from $170 at 43 x 23 cm

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§ 1Catalogue data

§ 2Abstract

Dumpy level by Jacques Canivet, painting description

Discover Jacques Canivet’s ‘Dumpy Level,’ a 1733 scientific instrument painting. Admire this brass masterpiece from the Naval Museum, Madrid. A unique historical art piece!

Jacques Canivet: biography

Discover Jacques Canivet, a renowned French scientific instrument maker (1714-1773). Explore his compasses, quadrants, and astronomical tools crafted in Paris.

§ 3Commentary

This instrument is used to identify horizontal lines in topography and geodesy, the latter meaning the study of the shape and size of the Earth and the positions of points on or above its surface. It has a solid metal frame on which there are 2 eyepieces, with their horizontal lines of vision arranged so that each corresponds to the lens of the other. The upper section has a suspension point and plumb line, while the lower section has a silver arc on which degree increments are engraved. When the wire crosses the center of the scale, the eyepiece optical axes are perfectly horizontal.

Questions & Answers

Is this reproduction of Dumpy level painted by hand or printed?

Painted by hand: a trained painter copies Dumpy level in oil on linen canvas.

What size should I choose for Dumpy level?

Sizes run from 42.7 x 23.4 cm ($170) to 250.0 x 137.0 cm ($1135); the table on this page lists the main steps and their prices.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 4 to 5 weeks, with free worldwide express shipping; an urgent production option is offered on this page. You can return it within 100 days for a full refund, with no condition.

Where is the original Dumpy level?

The original is in the collection of the Naval Museum, Madrid.

§ 4The artist

Jacques Canivet

Jacques Canivet

1714 - 1773, France

Quick facts about Jacques Canivet

  • Full Name: Jacques Canivet
  • Nationality: French
  • Date Of Birth: 1714
  • Date Of Death: 1773
  • Place Of Birth: France
  • Notable Artworks:
    • The Death of Marat
    • Portrait of Madame Vigée Le Brun
  • Artistic Movement Or Style: Neoclassical
  • Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Claude Langlois']
  • Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Classical Art']

§ 5Comparanda

§ 6Questions

Quick Facts

  • Artist: Jacques Canivet
  • Date: 1733
  • Location: Naval Museum, Madrid

§ 7Cite this entry

AllPaintingsStore.com, “Jacques Canivet, Dumpy level (1733)”, https://allpaintingsstore.com/en/art/jacques-canivet-dumpy-level-D4QCAP-en/ArtistReproduction/ (accessed 8 November 2026).

§ 8The reproduction

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