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Original Engraved Antique Map of the World, Colorful and Decorative, C.1780
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Antique map titled 'Mappemonde en Deux Hemispheres ou l'on a Indique les Nouvelles Decouvertes' - This handsome double hemisphere map presents a view of the physical world with particularly nice detail of the islands throughout the world. Australia is still oddly shaped with a partially delineated southern coastline. Ter. De Diemen is still connected to Australia, although Bass Strait is shown just south, separating Pte. du Tristan from the mainland. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Pierre Francois Tardieu' after 'Edme Mentelle'. Pierre François Tardieu (1711 - 1771) was a French engraver and cartographer, nephew of Nicolas-Henri Tardieu. Edme Mentelle (11 October 1730 - 28 April 1816) was a French geographer.
Condition: Good, given age. Slight discolouration near middle fold. Some minor small crinkles. Original folds as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Date: c.1780
Overall size: 51.6 x 39.6 cm.
Image size: 43 x 31.8 cm.
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- Creator:Pierre François Tardieu (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 15.6 in (39.6 cm)Width: 20.32 in (51.6 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1780
- Condition:Condition: Good, given age. Slight discolouration near middle fold. Some minor small crinkles. Original folds as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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Pierre François Tardieu
Pierre François Tardieu was a very well-known map engraver, geographer and illustrator. Tardieu was born on December 24, 1711, in Paris. He was awarded a bronze medal by King Louis-Phillipe for the accuracy and beauty of his map-making. Tardieu produced many fine works, including maps of Louisiana, Mexico, Russia and Asia in addition to his illustrations of French provinces. Additionally, the mapmaker was the first to engrave steel rather than copper. Overall, he was widely celebrated for his skilled combination of research, detail and technical talent. Tardieu died on January 15, 1771, in Paris.
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