Louis Bretez

Louis Bretez (died 1737)[1] was a draughtsman, engraver, cartographer and designer of architectural ornament.

[2][3] In 1706 he published La Perspective pratique de l'Architecture.

[6][3] In 1734 he was commissioned to draw up the Turgot map of Paris.

[4] By contract, Turgot requested a very faithful reproduction with great accuracy.

Bretez was allowed to enter mansions, houses and gardens to take measurements and draw pictures, and worked on the project from 1734 to 1736.