Bilder Georges-Louis Le Rouge (c. 1712–1779) – Map of China (La Chine) – China – Hand-colored copperplate engraving (18th Century)

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This hand-colored copperplate engraving presents a detailed geographical map illustrating the central and southern provinces of China during the Qing Dynasty. The map shows the internal administrative divisions, including the names of provinces such as Sichuan, Hunan, and Guangdong, with political boundaries delineated by hand-coloring. The dense network of cities, major rivers, and topographical features like mountain ranges are meticulously engraved. The print was included in one of Le Rouge's geographical collections intended for documenting world geography.

Georges-Louis Le Rouge was a highly prolific French cartographer, engineer, and publisher who worked from the mid to 18th Century. He served as the Geographer to King Louis XV and is renowned for his extensive output, which included detailed military plans, coastal charts, and influential pattern books on garden architecture. His works are noted for their decorative cartouches and precision in documenting both global and regional geography.

Artist or Maker: Georges-Louis Le Rouge

Dimensions: Approximately 35 cm x 24 cm

Medium: Hand-colored copperplate engraving

Date: 18th Century

Condition Report:
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