Bilder Georges-Louis Le Rouge (1712–1790) – Map of the English Colonies in North America – Engraving (1755)

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This engraving presents a detailed topographical and political map of the British colonies along the eastern seaboard of North America, titled Canada, Louisiane, et Terres Angloises. The composition covers the region from the Gulf of Saint Lawrence in the north down to Florida and the Gulf of Mexico in the south, extending westward beyond the Appalachian Mountains. Large inset maps at the bottom illustrate the course of the Mississippi River and the layout of New Orleans. Territorial boundaries are highlighted with hand-colored outlines in yellow for British possessions, blue for French, and green for Spanish, reflecting the geopolitical tensions at the onset of the French and Indian War. This illustration was published as a technical plate for an atlas intended to provide the French public and military with current information on the theaters of war in the New World.

Georges-Louis Le Rouge was a prominent French geographer, cartographer, and engraver who held the title of Geographe du Roi (Geographer to the King). He was a prolific producer of maps, atlases, and architectural plans, known for his ability to synthesize complex geographical data into clear and aesthetically refined engravings. Le Rouge played a significant role in the dissemination of cartographic knowledge in France, often incorporating the latest surveying techniques and military engineering data into his works. His extensive portfolio remains a valuable historical record of the territorial organization and topographical landscape of Europe and the Americas during the Enlightenment.

Artist or Maker: Georges-Louis Le Rouge .

Dimensions: Approximately 35 cm x 24 cm.

Medium: Engraving .

Date: 1755

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