Bilder Charles V. Monin (1800–1880) – Map of the Peloponnese and Attica – Greece – Engraving (1832)

Beskrivning

"Peloponese Attique et Pays Adjacents" depicts the southern Greek peninsula and surrounding regions with detailed topographical and political information. The composition features a meticulously rendered coastline, mountain ranges, and river systems, with administrative borders highlighted in red. Two inset maps on the right side provide specialized plans of Athens and Sparta, offering a more granular look at these historically significant cities. This engraving was published in Paris as part of a geographical atlas, serving as a vital reference for the region following the Greek War of Independence. The work is notable for its sharp linework and the clarity of its cartographic data during a transformative period in European history.

Charles V. Monin was a distinguished French cartographer and engraver active in Paris during the nineteenth century. He was renowned for his technical precision and was a primary contributor to several major world atlases and geographical surveys. Monin’s style is characterized by a high degree of legibility and the effective use of hand-coloured outlines to define regional transitions. Throughout his career, he worked alongside leading geographers to document the rapidly changing borders of nineteenth-century Europe and its colonies. His maps are considered significant examples of the professionalization of cartography and the refinement of engraving techniques in France.

Artist or Maker: Charles V. Monin.

Dimensions: Approximately 45 cm x 32 cm.

Medium: Engraving.

Date: 1832.

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