Pacific Ocean - Pacific Ocean and surrounding coasts; Antoine-François Tardieu - Map of the Pacific Ocean / Carte des Déclinaisons et Inclinaisons de l'Aiguille Aimantée - 18th century
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Antoine-François Tardieu’s 18th-century hand-coloured copper engraving, “Carte des Déclinaisons et Inclinaisons de l'Aiguille Aimantée”, maps magnetic declination and inclination across the Pacific Ocean along Captain Cook’s routes.
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"Carte des Déclinaisons et Inclinaisons de l'Aiguille Aimantée" provides a scientific map of the Pacific Ocean recording the declination and inclination of the magnetic needle along the routes of Captain Cook, from Asia and Australia to the coasts of the Americas. Compiled from the magnetic observations made by voyagers since 1776 and published in Paris, the work reflects the eighteenth-century study of terrestrial magnetism and navigation.
Antoine-François Tardieu was a French engraver and cartographer from a celebrated Parisian family of printmakers, renowned for his precise geographical and scientific maps.
Artist or Maker: Antoine-François Tardieu
Dimensions: Approximately 47 cm x 50 cm.
Medium: Hand-colored copperplate engraving on paper.
Date: 18th century.
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Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ specialises in original antique prints, maps, natural history, botanical illustrations, decorative engravings and rare books from the 16th to the 20th century. We source our items from private collections, auctions and libraries across Europe. All items are carefully described, professionally packed and shipped from France.
"Carte des Déclinaisons et Inclinaisons de l'Aiguille Aimantée" provides a scientific map of the Pacific Ocean recording the declination and inclination of the magnetic needle along the routes of Captain Cook, from Asia and Australia to the coasts of the Americas. Compiled from the magnetic observations made by voyagers since 1776 and published in Paris, the work reflects the eighteenth-century study of terrestrial magnetism and navigation.
Antoine-François Tardieu was a French engraver and cartographer from a celebrated Parisian family of printmakers, renowned for his precise geographical and scientific maps.
Artist or Maker: Antoine-François Tardieu
Dimensions: Approximately 47 cm x 50 cm.
Medium: Hand-colored copperplate engraving on paper.
Date: 18th century.
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Shipping & Combined Purchases:
We are happy to combine multiple purchases into one shipment, helping you save on shipping costs. Please contact us before making payment so that we can calculate and adjust the shipping cost accordingly.
All items are professionally packed and shipped from France by Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE) on behalf of Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ, Estonia.
Every shipment is fully insured and sent exclusively via UPS or FedEx, with tracking provided after dispatch.
We handle every shipment with the utmost care, ensuring that our antique prints, maps and rare books arrive safely and in the condition described.
Seller's Story
Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ specialises in original antique prints, maps, natural history, botanical illustrations, decorative engravings and rare books from the 16th to the 20th century. We source our items from private collections, auctions and libraries across Europe. All items are carefully described, professionally packed and shipped from France.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/brand
Antoine-François Tardieu (1757–1822)
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country
Pacific Ocean
Geographical specification
Pacific Ocean and surrounding coasts
Map maker/publisher
Antoine-François Tardieu
Designer/artist/maker
Antoine-François Tardieu
Map/book title
Map of the Pacific Ocean / Carte des Déclinaisons et Inclinaisons de l'Aiguille Aimantée
Period
18th century
Condition
Good
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Hand-colored
Map colour
Later hand colour
Height
47 cm
Width
50 cm
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