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Bilder Ambroise Tardieu (1788–1841) – Map of the Theater of War in Saxony, Prussia and Poland – Carte du Théâtre de la Guerre... – Copperplate Engraving (1824)
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This historical map titled Carte du Théâtre de la Guerre en Saxe, en Prusse et en Pologne, Pendant les Campagnes de 1806 et 1807. Première Partie (Entre Rhin et Oder) depicts the geopolitical and military geography of Central and Eastern Europe during the Napoleonic campaigns of 1806–1807. It includes detailed renderings of cities, rivers, and roads from the Rhine to the Oder, encompassing key regions in Saxony, Prussia, Poland, and Bohemia. The map is oriented around the strategic movements between Berlin, Leipzig, Warsaw, and surrounding territories. Designed and engraved by Ambroise Tardieu, this is part of a series of maps published in the post-Napoleonic period to document the course of major European military operations. It exemplifies the precision of early 19th-century French military cartography.
Ambroise Tardieu (1788–1841) was a prominent French cartographer and engraver, known for his historical and scientific atlases. As the nephew and successor of Pierre François Tardieu, he carried on the family’s engraving tradition and contributed significantly to the visual documentation of French imperial history. His maps combined technical accuracy with aesthetic clarity and were widely used in educational and governmental publications.
Artist or Maker:
Ambroise Tardieu
Dimensions:
42 cm x 54 cm
Medium:
Copperplate Engraving
Date:
1824
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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