Bilder Adolf Stieler (1775–1836) – Map of North America – Copperplate engraving (c. 1850)

Beskrivning

This copperplate engraving is a highly detailed geographical map of North America, encompassing the entire continent from Greenland and the Canadian Arctic south through Central America and the West Indies. The map illustrates the political boundaries of the United States, Mexico, and British North America, using hand-coloring to delineate the major administrative and political areas. The map reflects the state of cartographic knowledge in the mid-19th century, showing extensive detail along the eastern coastlines and emerging, often speculative geography in the unexplored central and western territories. The map was published in Stieler's Hand-Atlas.

Adolf Stieler was a highly influential German cartographer whose name is synonymous with the Hand-Atlas, a pivotal work in modern cartography. His atlas was celebrated for its accuracy, clarity, and systematic approach to political and geographical mapping. Grassl was a designer or draftsman who contributed to the continuous updates of the Stieler atlas, ensuring its plates incorporated the newest geographical intelligence, particularly regarding American expansion and exploration during the 19th century.

Artist or Maker: Grassl and Stieler

Dimensions: Approximately 40 cm x 32 cm

Medium: Copperplate engraving

Date: c. 1850

Condition Report:
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