DALLAS, TX.- Beaux Arts will present Description de L’Egypte, the story of The Napoleonic Survey of Egypt. The art exhibit, consisting of 87 original prints from the historic publication, is the largest display of this incredible work ever held in the Southwest. The retrospective will open to the public Saturday, May 12, 2007 and run through Saturday, July 14, 2007.

Description de L’Egypte is a monumental production of 837 copper plate engravings and accompanying text produced by Napoleon Bonaparte’s savants, including more than 167 unsurpassed French scientists, surveyors, linguists, economists, physicians, engineers, artists and assistants. These scholars were hand selected by Napoleon to accompany his 1798-1801 military conquest of Egypt and document every aspect of the country. This publishing project of the French government utilized 400 engravers from 1802 to 1828. It is the foundation work of Egyptology and a masterpiece of illustration, striking in beauty and detail.

For nearly 20 years, Beaux Arts has been providing art and advisory services to individuals and corporations throughout the United States. In addition to offering an extraordinary inventory of more than 25,000 pieces of art, Beaux Arts provides expert valuation, skillful restorations and careful conservation and presentation. Visitors will appreciate the history and beauty of the finest collection of 16th through 19th century antiquarian prints and rare maps exhibited in the 6,000- square-foot gallery display space. A member of the Dallas Art Dealers Association, Beaux Arts is located in the Dallas Design District at 1505 Hi Line Drive, Dallas, Texas 75207. For additional information, please call (214) 741-5555 or visit www.beauxartsart.com.