Bilder Jean-Baptiste Tardieu (1768–1837) – World Map in Two Hemispheres – World – Hand-coloured engraving (1812)

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"Mappe-Monde par Jean Tardieu" depicts the terrestrial globe divided into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. The composition features detailed coastlines for all major continents, with particular attention to the recent discoveries in Australia (labeled Nouvelle Hollande) and the Pacific islands. At the top center, a decorative title cartouche is surrounded by a radiant sunburst and clouds, while a smaller oval at the bottom center provides the engraver's information. This hand-coloured engraving was published in Paris by Francois Buisson as part of the Atlas Complet du Precis de la Geographie Universelle. The work serves as a comprehensive cartographic summary of global geographical knowledge at the beginning of the nineteenth century.

Jean-Baptiste Tardieu was a prominent member of a celebrated family of French engravers and cartographers active in Paris. He was highly regarded for his technical precision and was frequently commissioned to produce plates for major scientific and geographical publications during the Napoleonic era. Tardieu specialized in the engraving of maps and technical diagrams, contributing significantly to the high standard of French cartography during this period. His work for the Precis de la Geographie Universelle helped disseminate accurate geographical information to a wide European audience. Through his refined aesthetic and meticulous detail, he played a vital role in the transition of cartography into a rigorous modern science.

Artist or Maker: Jean-Baptiste Tardieu.

Dimensions: Approximately 38 cm x 55 cm.

Medium: Hand-coloured engraving.

Date: 1812.

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