Bilder Antoine François Prévost (1697–1763) – Map of the Kingdom of Korea – Engraving (18th Century)

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This engraving presents a detailed map of the Korean Peninsula titled Carte de la Province de Quant-tong et du Royaume de Kau-li ou Corée. It depicts the geography, provinces, and neighboring regions of China and Japan, reflecting the growing European cartographic interest in East Asia during the 18th century. The map was created for Histoire Générale des Voyages, a monumental compendium documenting global exploration and geography with refined decorative cartouches and precise linework.

Antoine François Prévost, known as Abbé Prévost, was a French author and historian celebrated for his literary and editorial contributions to travel and geographical literature. His Histoire Générale des Voyages combined Enlightenment curiosity with scientific accuracy, shaping European understanding of distant lands.

Artist or Maker: Antoine François Prévost

Dimensions: Approximately 28 cm x 23 cm

Medium: Engraving

Date: 18th Century

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