Mappe-Monde
Original French Design, Early 19th Century
Original French Design, Early 19th Century
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Mappe-Monde [World Map]
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Finely rendered double hemisphere world map, oceans colored light blue, continents outlined in red, blue or green/yellow. North and South America called "Amerique Septentrionale" and "Amerique Meridionale," respectively. United States labeled along East Coast as "Etats-Unis." Louisana indicated, probably as a territory. Australia shown as "Nouvelle Holland." Antarctica not indicated. Map title in gold centered above map and artist's initials in gold, centered in ribbon-tied floral wreath below map.
In 19th century European and American schools and private education, it was common for female students to practice geography and drawing by making maps in pen and ink and watercolor. This one is particularly well-executed. |