Catalogue entry

Dumpy level (Jacques Canivet, 1733)

1733. . Naval Museum.

Dumpy level by Jacques Canivet, giclée print on canvas — **Fig. 1.** Jacques Canivet, *Dumpy level*, 1733. Shown as the reproduction you are specifying: , .

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§ 1Catalogue data

: Neoclassicism
: 1733
: Naval Museum

§ 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!

Read the full description of Dumpy level by Jacques Canivet

Jacques Canivet: biography

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

About Jacques Canivet: life, works and biography

§ 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?

Printed: Dumpy level is reproduced as a giclée print on cotton canvas or on Epson archival canvas paper.

What size should I choose for Dumpy level?

Sizes run from 42.7 x 23.4 cm ($42) to 245.4 x 134.4 cm ($273); the table on this page lists the main steps and their prices.

How long does delivery take?

A print rolled in a tube travels free by regular post and arrives in 3 to 5 weeks; a stretched or framed print takes 4 to 5 weeks, and an urgent delivery 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.

Reproduction order sheet

Giclée / Art Print

Medium Glass option is only available in size under 110 CM	incl.
Dimensions (h × w) Pick from our preset sizes that match the artwork's original proportions. choose size Loading sizes... width height Type the width and the height you need, to fit your frame or your wall. A print can only be cut, never made bigger than the picture, so a size with a different shape loses a part of the image. We send you a digital mockup to approve before we print anything. The picture shown on this page does not show the real cut — only the mockup does. Read more Standard custom Standard custom CM INCH CM INCH
Mounting Moulding ; overall . Above 105 cm the frame is shipped as a kit for a professional framer — read the details.
Nameplate	—
Protective Varnish	$15—
Production and delivery	$30incl.

Print on paper with frame and glass: framed only, and in sizes under 110 cm.
Glossy varnish: enhances colors, protects against light and moisture.
Nameplates: bronze, 9x2 cm, artist name and title; acrylic, 10x15 cm, artwork informations and QR code.

§ 4The artist

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']

About Jacques Canivet: life, works and biography

§ 5Comparanda

§ 6Questions

§ 7Cite this entry

AllPaintingsStore.com, “Jacques Canivet, Dumpy level (1733)”, https://allpaintingsstore.com/en/art/jacques-canivet-dumpy-level-D4QCAP-en/PrintReproduction/ (accessed 5 November 2026).

§ 8The reproduction

Giclée / Art Print

Museum-quality giclée or canvas print with fast production and flexible finish options. ( Oil Painting Hi-Res Image )

It is specified on the order sheet in the margin; the present state of that sheet reads as follows.

Dumpy level

Reproduction Medium

Reproduction Size

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Reproduction Frame

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For artworks or reproductions larger than 105 cm (approximately 41 inches) on any side, the frame will be shipped as a kit, disassembled. This method ensures safe delivery and prevents damage during transport.

Professional assembly required - this is not a DIY product.
The kit must be assembled and the canvas stretched by an experienced professional framer, using wood glue (not supplied), a canvas stretching plier and clamps to hold the bars square while the glue dries. Incorrect assembly or uneven canvas tension can permanently damage the artwork and is not covered by our warranty.

All solid wood bars are included, precisely cut to size.
Assembled with the screws provided, plus wood glue for the corner joints, which is not supplied and must be sourced by your framer.
Professional tools are required and not included: a canvas stretching plier (tensioner) and clamps to hold the bars square while the glue dries.

Important:
The corner joints require wood glue, the bars must be held with clamps until the glue is fully dry, and tightening the canvas on the assembled frame requires a canvas stretching plier. None of these are included in the kit. Please arrange an experienced professional framer before ordering this size.

Assembly guide is provided here