Bilder John Harrison (active late 18th century) – Large Map of Ancient Greece – Copperplate Engraving (1788)

Beskrivning

This large and detailed copperplate engraving by John Harrison, taken from the 1788 edition titled Graeciae Antiquae Specimen Geographicum and based on D'Anville’s Atlas, depicts ancient Greece with notable precision. The map includes the Peloponnese, Euboea, and the Ionian Islands, showing major geographical features such as rivers, cities, roads, and lakes. It also outlines the territorial divisions and principal settlements of the classical era. A small inset in the upper left highlights northern regions, while the lower left contains the title and scales. The engraving remains well preserved, reflecting Harrison’s careful craftsmanship and scholarly dedication.

John Harrison was a British cartographer and engraver active in the late 18th century, known for producing detailed historical and geographical maps often based on the work of leading French cartographers like Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville. His contributions played a significant role in popularizing classical and historical geography in Britain and beyond, combining academic rigor with artistic skill to create maps valued by scholars and collectors alike.

Artist or Maker:
John Harrison

Dimensions:
approx. 51 cm × 42 cm

Medium:
Copperplate Engraving

Date:
1788

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.