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Antique map titled Antica carta geografica della Cina e delle Indie con isole, by Brion de la Tour, 1766, showing China, India, Southeast Asia and numerous islands, copper-plate engraving on paper with contemporary hand colouring, 32 × 45 cm, in good condition.

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Antique map titled Chine et Indes avec les Isles, dated 1766, attributed to Louis Brion de la Tour and associated with the publisher Louis-Charles Desnos. The map depicts China, India, Southeast Asia, and numerous islands in the area, with toponyms in French, a geographic grid, and a decorative cartouche. The composition is enhanced by an elegant Rococo-style ornamental frame. Copperplate print on paper, with coloration visible along the geographic outlines. The specimen carries the charm and patina of a historical print. Era: 18th century, date shown as 1766. Language: French.

Antique map titled Chine et Indes avec les Isles, dated 1766, attributed to Louis Brion de la Tour and associated with the publisher Louis-Charles Desnos. The map depicts China, India, Southeast Asia, and numerous islands in the area, with toponyms in French, a geographic grid, and a decorative cartouche. The composition is enhanced by an elegant Rococo-style ornamental frame. Copperplate print on paper, with coloration visible along the geographic outlines. The specimen carries the charm and patina of a historical print. Era: 18th century, date shown as 1766. Language: French.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country
Asia
Geographical specification
The map depicts China, India, Southeast Asia, and numerous islands in the area.
Map maker/publisher
Brion de là tour
Map/book title
Antica carta geografica della Cina e delle Indie con isole, Brion de la Tour, 1766
Period
1761-1780
Condition
Good
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Maps of Asia
Map colour
Contemporary hand colour
Height
32 cm
Width
45 cm
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