Bilder Ambroise Tardieu (1788–1841) – Map of Italy - the Passage of Mount Splügen and other Military Plans – Engraving (1826)

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This detailed engraving, titled "CARTE DU PASSAGE DU MONT SPLUGEN" (Map of the Passage of Mount Splügen), was designed and engraved by Ambroise Tardieu. Published in 1826 as part of a military campaign atlas (likely General Count Mathieu Dumas's Précis des événements militaires), the map is divided into four sections. It meticulously illustrates the challenging mountainous terrain of the Splügen Pass and includes detailed plans of entrenchments on strategic locations like Mount Tonal and Prie de Bruno. This map is historically significant as it depicts key alpine passes and fortifications relevant to Napoleonic military campaigns, showcasing Tardieu's precision in portraying complex geographical and tactical information.

Ambroise Tardieu (1788–1841) was a distinguished French cartographer and engraver known for his exacting geographic and military plates, which played a vital role in the dissemination of topographical and strategic information. His extensive output included numerous atlases and scientific maps, highly regarded for their accuracy and aesthetic balance, making him a key figure in 19th-century French cartography.

Artist or Maker: Ambroise Tardieu

Dimensions: Approximately 25 cm x 35 cm

Medium: Engraving

Date: 1826

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