Bilder Guillaume Delisle (1675–1726) & Philippe Buache (1700–1773) – World Map / Mappemonde – Hand-Coloured Double Hemisphere Engraving (c.1780s, published by Dezauche)

Beskrivning

This elaborate double-hemisphere world map, titled Mappemonde, presents a global vision of the Earth based on the scientific contributions of Guillaume Delisle and his successor Philippe Buache. Incorporating Enlightenment-era geographic knowledge, the map displays the Western and Eastern Hemispheres with continental outlines, political boundaries, and topographical features rendered in fine detail. Longitudinal lines and major oceanic currents are marked, alongside place names, archipelagos, and conjectural coastlines, particularly in the Pacific and Arctic regions.

A dramatic cartouche above the hemispheres, surrounded by clouds and rays of divine light, credits the original work of Delisle and Buache, while noting its corrections and publication by Jean-Claude Dezauche. The artistic framing and scientific intent reflect the French cartographic school's ambition to unite accuracy with aesthetics in the service of exploration and empire.

Artist or Maker:
Guillaume Delisle & Philippe Buache; published by Jean-Claude Dezauche

Dimensions:
54 cm x 75 cm

Medium:
Hand-Coloured Engraving

Date:
c.1780s

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.