Bilder Thomas Bowen (c.1733–1790) – Map of the East End of the Island of Quibo – Engraved Map (1748)

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A Plan of the East End of the Island of Quibo. This rare maritime chart presents the eastern portion of Quibo Island, located in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Panama. The map includes detailed coastal features such as Salt Lagoons, Port de Dames, freshwater sources, and Fishermens Hutts, alongside neighboring islands like Quiveta and Canales. Nautical elements include depth soundings, a compass rose, and a scale of leagues, indicating its use in navigation. This engraving was issued in London in 1748, likely in connection with contemporary British naval exploration.

Thomas Bowen (c.1733–1790) was an English engraver and mapmaker, the son of the renowned cartographer Emanuel Bowen. He worked on numerous atlases and travel publications in the second half of the 18th century. Known for his finely detailed work, Bowen contributed significantly to the diffusion of geographical knowledge during the Enlightenment period. His engravings appeared in influential books, including historical and exploratory narratives.

Artist or Maker:
Thomas Bowen

Dimensions:
24 cm x 34 cm

Medium:
Engraved Map

Date:
1748

Condition Report:
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