The Dardanelles Strait: A Strategic Passage in a Colored Lithograph, 1853

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The text on this colored lithograph is Italian, and it relates to the geography of the Dardanelles straits. "Strait of the Dardanelles. Milan, published by lit. Corbetta. (to accompany) Geography at a glance: or basic notions of historical and statistical geography ... 1853." This caption indicates that the image likely served as an illustration for a geographical atlas or educational book, aimed at providing a visual and fundamental understanding of important geographical locations, specifically focusing on the historical and statistical aspects of the areas depicted. The date, 1853, suggests this was during a period when such maritime passages were of considerable strategic significance. This color lithograph from 1853 offers a panoramic bird's-eye view of the Dardanelles Strait, historically known as the Hellespont, Turkey. The print provides a juxtaposition of two continents: the European coast on the left and the Asian coast on the right. This strategic waterway has been a crucial point of both commerce and military campaigns throughout history, connecting the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara, and is famously associated with the ancient city of Troy. The lithograph, with its fine attention to detail, highlights the defensive forts that dot the landscape, underscoring the strait's significant role in territorial defense. Each fort is meticulously indicated, reflecting the geopolitical importance of controlling this narrow passage, which was as relevant in 1853 as it was in ancient times. The composition of the lithograph draws the viewer's eye along the winding path of the strait, with annotations likely describing key features and historical notes pertinent to the landscape and structures. This piece serves not only as a geographical representation but also as a historical document, capturing the essence of the Dardanelles Strait's enduring importance in naval history and international relations. More info of the publication in which this litho was issued: Atlas of the world in 2 volumes, published mainly for educational purposes; the plates were also sold separately, and the title page reads in fact "50 cents each table". Volume 1 contains 16 lithographic maps and views, some double page. They depict the solar system, the Figure of the Earth, World Map, the Races of the globe, Europe, its primary city, accompanied by a descriptive text sheet, the Powers of Europe with the main models of ships and the colors of the flags, Italy, the Dardanelles and the Strait of Gibraltar, the beautiful "view of Italy Perspective" showing a birds eye view from the Alps to Sicily, and Italy Hydrographic Chart. Also contains explanatory notes in the margins and statistical information on the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, Europe, Asia, Africa, Americas, and Oceania by Giuseppe Civelli and Paolo Bezzera. Volume 2 covers 25 outline hand colored maps of hemispheres, continents and countries. Showing political and administrative divisions major cities, towns, villages, roads and railroads. Volumes are bound in marbled paper covered boards with title "La geografia a colpo d'occhio Atlante" pasted on the cover of 1st. volume.

Dimensions:
Height: 18.39 in (46.7 cm)Width: 6.7 in (17 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper
Period:
1850-1859
Date of Manufacture:
1853
Condition:
Good. The paper pasted down on thin linen for stability. Folding line middle as issued. Study the image carefully.
Seller Location:
Langweer, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: BG-13643-11stDibs: LU3054338040292

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