Bilder Felix Delamarche (active 1820–1850) – Map of the Kingdoms of Naples, Sicily, and Sardinia – Italy – Hand-coloured engraving (1827)

Beskrivning

"Royaumes de Naples, Sicile et Sardaigne". This geographical map focuses on the southern Italian peninsula and the major Mediterranean islands during the early nineteenth century. The engraving delineates the boundaries of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (comprising Naples and the island of Sicily) and the island of Sardinia. The map provides significant topographical detail, including coastal features, mountain ranges, and major cities such as Naples, Palermo, and Cagliari. Original hand-colouring is applied to the territorial borders and the coastline of Sicily to enhance legibility. Published in Paris by Felix Delamarche in 1827, this work reflects the geopolitical landscape of the Italian states prior to the Unification.

Felix Delamarche was a French geographer and cartographer active during the first half of the nineteenth century. He was the son and successor of Charles-François Delamarche, one of the most influential French map publishers of the late eighteenth century. Felix continued the family tradition of producing high-quality globes, maps, and atlases that were widely used for both academic and general reference. His work is characterized by a commitment to updating geographical data while maintaining the elegant engraving style established by his father. The Delamarche firm remained a dominant force in the Parisian cartographic market for several decades, contributing significantly to the dissemination of geographical knowledge in post-Napoleonic Europe.

Artist or Maker: Felix Delamarche.

Dimensions: Approximately 32 cm x 43 cm.

Medium: Hand-coloured engraving.

Date: 1827.

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