Bilder M. Malte-Brun (1775-1826) – Map of Russia in Europe – Russia – hand-coloured engraving (1812)

Beskrivning

"Russie d'Europe." This hand-coloured engraving depicts a detailed map of the European portion of the Russian Empire as it was defined in the early nineteenth century. The geography covers the vast territories from the Arctic Ocean in the north to the Black Sea and Caspian Sea in the south, with regional internal boundaries highlighted in delicate hand-applied pastel tones. The map includes a decorative title cartouche in the upper left corner featuring an elegant floral wreath. 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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