Bilder Georges-Louis Le Rouge (c. 1712–c. 1790) – Map of the British Isles (United Kingdom and Ireland) – Hand-coloured engraving (Circa 1748)

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This hand-coloured engraved map depicts the British Isles, encompassing England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. It shows the traditional counties and kingdoms with outline colour, major cities, rivers, and surrounding islands including the Orkneys and Shetlands. The map includes a decorative title cartouche featuring a harbour scene. Published in Le Rouge's Atlas Nouveau Portatif.

Georges-Louis Le Rouge was a prominent French cartographer, engraver, and publisher based in Paris. Active in the mid-18th century, he held the title of "Ingénieur Géographe du Roi" (Geographical Engineer to the King). He is known for producing numerous atlases, individual maps, and plans covering various parts of the world.

Artist or Maker: Georges-Louis Le Rouge

Dimensions: Approximately 28 cm x 21 cm

Medium: Hand-coloured engraving

Date: Circa 1748

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