Bilder Georges-Louis Le Rouge (c. 1712–1790) – World Map Showing New Discoveries up to 1756 – Copperplate engraving (1756)

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This copperplate engraving is a double hemisphere world map illustrating the extent of geographical knowledge as of 1756, noting recent discoveries, particularly in the Pacific and the northwestern coasts of North America. The map is highly decorative, framed by allegorical figures, monuments, and classical cartouches that reflect the aesthetic tastes of the mid-18th century. The map shows the continents outlined in partial hand-coloring, with the delineation of the continents on a polar projection.

Georges-Louis Le Rouge was a highly prolific and important French cartographer and publisher of the late 18th century. Working from Paris, he was known for producing numerous detailed plans and military maps for various European courts, including a significant series of maps detailing the military theaters of Europe and large-scale atlases covering regions like Germany and Scandinavia. His works are noted for their clear delineation of geography and political subdivisions.

Artist or Maker: Georges-Louis Le Rouge

Dimensions: Approximately 46 cm x 63 cm

Medium: Copperplate engraving

Date: 1756

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