Rigobert Bonne

In 1773 Bonne succeeded Jacques Nicolas Bellin as Royal Cartographer to France in the office of the Hydrographer at the Depôt de la Marine.

Working in his official capacity, Bonne compiled some of the most detailed and accurate maps of the period.

Bonne's work represents an important step in the evolution of the cartographic ideology away from the decorative work of the 17th and early 18th century towards a more detail oriented and practical aesthetic.

With regard to the rendering of terrain Bonne maps bear many stylistic similarities to those of his predecessor, Bellin.

While mostly focusing on coastal regions, the work of Bonne is highly regarded for its detail, historical importance, and overall aesthetic appeal.