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Bilder French Guiana - Northeastern South America, bordered by Brazil, Suriname, and the Atlantic Ocean; Antoine François Prevost after Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703–1772) - Carte De La Guiane - 1761-1780
Beskrivning
This finely detailed copper-engraved map, Carte De La Guiane, was created by Jacques Nicolas Bellin in 1773 and published in Antoine François Prevost’s Histoire Générale des Voyages (1746–1790). The work was printed in Paris and served as an important geographical reference for European explorers and scholars.
Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703–1772) was a renowned French hydrographer and cartographer, serving as the chief cartographer of the French Navy for over 50 years. His maps were widely published and praised for their accuracy and elegance. Bellin contributed significantly to European knowledge of the Americas, Africa, and Asia through his meticulous cartographic works. His legacy endures in the detailed maps that shaped 18th-century geographical understanding.
Artist or Maker:
Jacques Nicolas Bellin
Dimensions:
42 cm x 26 cm
Medium:
Engraving
Date:
1773
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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