Bilder John Walker & Charles Walker (fl. early 19th century) – Map of the County of Derby – Hand-Colored Engraving (1830)

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This beautifully hand-colored map titled The County of Derby was engraved by John Walker and Charles Walker from an actual survey made in 1824–1825. It was published in Greenwood's Atlas of the Counties of England by Greenwood & Co. in 1830. The map displays a highly detailed representation of Derbyshire, featuring rivers, roads, towns, estates, and topographical elevations with remarkable clarity. A decorative vignette of Chatsworth House—the seat of the Duke of Devonshire—is placed at the bottom left, underscoring the map’s elegance and status as both a geographic tool and an artistic work. The classical border design and calligraphy reflect the refined aesthetics of early 19th-century British cartography.

John and Charles Walker were leading English cartographers known for their rigorous surveys and meticulous engravings. Their work significantly contributed to British topographic mapping, combining scientific accuracy with visual refinement.

Artist or Maker: John Walker & Charles Walker

Dimensions: 60 cm x 72 cm

Medium: Hand-Colored Engraving

Date: 1830

Condition Report:
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