Bilder M. Malte-Brun (1775-1826) – Map of the World in the Middle Ages – World – hand-coloured engraving (1812)

Beskrivning

"Geographie du Moyen Age Principalement aux IXe et Xe Siecles." This hand-coloured engraving depicts a historical map of the known world as it was understood during the ninth and tenth centuries. The map focuses on Europe, Northern Africa, and Western Asia, illustrating the extent of various empires and territories during the Middle Ages, with boundaries highlighted in delicate hand-applied tones. It features a decorative title cartouche in the lower left corner adorned with architectural and heraldic motifs. This work was published in Paris as part of the "Atlas Complet du Précis de la Géographie Universelle," authored by Conrad Malte-Brun and engraved by Lapie.

Conrad Malte-Brun was a Danish-born geographer and journalist who became a leading figure in French geographical studies after being exiled from his homeland. He is best known as the founder of the Société de Géographie and for his monumental work "Précis de la Géographie Universelle," which aimed to provide a comprehensive and scientific description of the world. Pierre Lapie, a prominent French military cartographer and engraver, often collaborated with him to produce high-quality maps noted for their clarity and geographical accuracy. Together, their publications set a new standard for early nineteenth-century cartography, blending historical inquiry with meticulous engraving techniques to document the changing understanding of global and regional history.

Artist or Maker: M. Malte-Brun and Pierre Lapie.

Dimensions: Approximately 38 cm x 28 cm.

Medium: hand-coloured engraving.

Date: 1812

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