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Johann Baptist Homann Art

German, 1664-1724
Johann Baptist Homann (1663-1724) was a mapmaker who founded a respected and prolific publishing company, which continued long after his death as Homann Heirs. Homann lived his entire life in Bavaria, particularly in Nuremberg. Initially, Johann trained to become a priest before converting to Protestantism and working as a notary. In 1702, Johann founded a publishing house that specialized in engravings. The firm flourished, becoming the leading map publisher in Germany and an important entity in the European map market. In 1715, Johann was named Imperial Geographer to the Holy Roman Empire by Charles VI and made a member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences. Most importantly for his business, his reputation and contacts gained him imperial printing privileges which protected his publications and recommended him to customers.
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Artist: Johann Baptist Homann
North and South America: An 18th Century Hand-colored Map by Johann Homann
North and South America: An 18th Century Hand-colored Map by Johann Homann

North and South America: An 18th Century Hand-colored Map by Johann Homann

By Johann Baptist Homann

Located in Alamo, CA

This early 18th century hand-colored copperplate map of North and South America entitled "Totius Americae Septentrionalis Et Meridionalis Novissima Repraesentatio" was created by Johann Baptist Homann and published in Nuremberg, Germany, between 1710 and 1731. The map details cities, forts, mountains, forests and lakes, as well as districts. There is a decorative cartouche in the lower left which depicts a volcano, scenes representing the people in their native costumes, as well as animals and plants of the Americas. A village is seen in the background on the left. A second smaller decorative cartouche in the upper right includes text and a series of allegorical figures. A large portion if the north central and western portions of North America is left without detail, because the region was largely unexplored at the time this map was created. The map also shows "Terra Esonis Incognita", representing a mythical continuous land bridge from North America to Asia, a northwest passage. The map preceded the French and...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Johann Baptist Homann Art

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Engraving

West Africa: 18th Century Hand-colored Homann Map Entitled "Guinea Propria"
West Africa: 18th Century Hand-colored Homann Map Entitled "Guinea Propria"

West Africa: 18th Century Hand-colored Homann Map Entitled "Guinea Propria"

By Johann Baptist Homann

Located in Alamo, CA

This is a scarce richly hand colored copper plate engraved map of Africa entitled "Guinea Propria, nec non Nigritiae vel Terrae Nigrorum Maxima Pars" by Johann Baptist Homann (1664-1...

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1740s Other Art Style Johann Baptist Homann Art

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Engraving

Sweden and Adjacent Portions of Scandinavia: A Hand-colored 18th C. Homann Map
Sweden and Adjacent Portions of Scandinavia: A Hand-colored 18th C. Homann Map

Sweden and Adjacent Portions of Scandinavia: A Hand-colored 18th C. Homann Map

By Johann Baptist Homann

Located in Alamo, CA

This hand-colored copper-plate map of Sweden and adjacent portions of Scandinavia entitled "Regni Sueciae in Omnes suas Subjacentes Provincias accurate divisi Tabula Generalis" was c...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Johann Baptist Homann Art

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Engraving

Danube River, Italy, Greece and Croatia: A Hand-colored 18th C. Homann Map
Danube River, Italy, Greece and Croatia: A Hand-colored 18th C. Homann Map

Danube River, Italy, Greece and Croatia: A Hand-colored 18th C. Homann Map

By Johann Baptist Homann

Located in Alamo, CA

"Fluviorum in Europa principis Danubii" is a hand-colored map of the region about the Danube river created by Johann Baptist Homann (1663-1724) in his 'Atlas Novus Terrarum', publish...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Johann Baptist Homann Art

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Engraving

Hand Colored 18th Century Homann Map of Austria Including Vienna & the Danube
Hand Colored 18th Century Homann Map of Austria Including Vienna & the Danube

Hand Colored 18th Century Homann Map of Austria Including Vienna & the Danube

By Johann Baptist Homann

Located in Alamo, CA

"Archiducatus Austriae inferioris" is a hand colored map of Austria created by Johann Baptist Homann (1663-1724) and published in Nuremberg, Germany in 1728 shortly after his death. ...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Johann Baptist Homann Art

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Engraving

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Find a wide variety of authentic Johann Baptist Homann art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Johann Baptist Homann in engraving and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 18th century and is mostly associated with the Old Masters style. Not every interior allows for large Johann Baptist Homann art, so small editions measuring 24 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Karel Dujardin, Carle Vernet (Antoine Charles Horace Vernet), and Crispin de Passe II. Johann Baptist Homann art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $675 and tops out at $1,900, while the average work can sell for $975.

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