Antique Decorative French Map of Java, Indonesia, 1718

About the Item

Antique map of Java titled 'Carte de l'Ile de Java: Partie Occidentale, Partie Orientale, Dressee tout Nouvellement (..)'. Decorative large format map map of Java, with an inset of the bay of Batavia in the lower left corner. Two title banners include a short sketch of the history of the Dutch on the island. This map originates from 'Atlas Historique' by H. Chatelain. Artists and Engravers: Henri Abraham Chatelain (1684-1743) was a Huguenot pastor of Parisian origins. Chatelain proved a successful businessman, creating lucrative networks in London, The Hague, and then Amsterdam. He is most well known for the Atlas Historique, published in seven volumes between 1705 and 1720. This encyclopedic work was devoted to the history and genealogy of the continents, discussing such topics as geography, cosmography, topography, heraldry, and ethnography. Published thanks to a partnership between Henri, his father, Zacharie, and his younger brother, also Zacharie, the text was contributed to by Nicolas Gueudeville, a French geographer. The maps were by Henri, largely after the work of Guillaume Delisle, and they offered the general reader a window into the emerging world of the eighteenth century. Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully. Date: 1718 We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.

Dimensions:

Height: 38.59 in (98 cm)Width: 17.33 in (44 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1718

Condition:

Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully.

Seller Location:

Langweer, NL