Bilder Pierre François Tardieu (1711–1771) – Topographic Map of the Environs of Marengo – Engraved Map (Mid-18th Century)

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This finely engraved map titled Plan Topographique des Environs de Marengo presents the terrain surrounding Marengo (in modern-day Italy) and the fortified city of Alexandria (Alessandria), highlighting roads, rivers, canals, and settlements in high detail. Created by Pierre François Tardieu as part of the cartographic documentation of Napoleon’s campaigns, the map offers strategic insight into the geographic setting of the famous Battle of Marengo (1800), where Napoleon secured a decisive victory against Austrian forces. It includes military-relevant landmarks and topographical markers essential for understanding troop movements and battlefield planning.

Pierre François Tardieu (1711–1771) was a distinguished French engraver and cartographer, known for his work on military and historical atlases during the 18th century. As a member of the prolific Tardieu family, his engravings combined clarity, scientific accuracy, and refined linework, making them valuable tools for military historians and collectors alike.

Artist or Maker:
Pierre François Tardieu

Dimensions:
27 cm x 42 cm

Medium:
Engraved Map

Date:
Mid-18th Century

Condition Report:
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