Bilder Georges-Louis Le Rouge (c. 1712–1790) – Map of the Molucca Islands (Spice Islands), Southeast Asia – Copperplate engraving (c. 1750)

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This copperplate engraving is a double-page geographical map focused on the Molucca Islands, historically known as the Spice Islands, which were crucial to global trade. The map details the complex archipelago structure, including surrounding regions such as Borneo, the Philippines, New Guinea, and the northern edge of the Australian continent (Terre du Sud). The map shows coastlines, island interiors, and maritime routes, reflecting European knowledge of the East Indies in the mid-18th century.

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 36 cm x 48 cm

Medium: Copperplate engraving

Date: c. 1750

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