Bilder Rigobert Bonne (1727–1794) – Map of the Kingdom of Poland and Duchy of Lithuania – Poland and Lithuania – Engraving (1780)

Beskrivning

"Royaume de Pologne, et Duché de Lithuanie" illustrates the geopolitical boundaries of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during the late eighteenth century, featuring major cities, river systems, and regional divisions. The map includes parts of the Baltic Sea, Livonia, Russia, and Hungary, with a detailed distance scale in the lower-left corner and a decorative title cartouche. This engraving was published in Paris in 1780 as part of the Atlas de toutes les parties connues du globe terrestre by Rigobert Bonne. The work documents the historical geography of Central and Eastern Europe shortly before the total dissolution of the Commonwealth through successive partitions by neighboring powers.

Rigobert Bonne was a premier French cartographer and mathematician who served as the Hydrographer to the King at the Depot de la Marine. He was one of the most significant mapmakers of the late eighteenth century, known for his move away from the decorative excesses of earlier cartography toward a more scientific and functional aesthetic. His vast output included maps for many of the most important atlases and maritime publications of the Enlightenment era, often collaborating with engravers like Andre. Bonne's work is characterized by its meticulous topographical accuracy and clear presentation of complex territorial data.

Artist or Maker: Rigobert Bonne.

Dimensions: Approximately 29 cm x 44 cm.

Medium: Engraving.

Date: 1780.

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