Antique map of northern India, Ganges River, Afghanistan, Pakistan, 1752
SKU: 191798
Antique map of northern India, Ganges River, Afghanistan, Pakistan, 1752
The map "Carte De L'Inde deca du Gange", is an old map from 1752. It was made by Jacques-Nicolas Bellin, an 18th century French cartographer.
This map focuses on the region of India south of the Ganges River. It provide information about the borders, cities, rivers and geographical features of that region at the time. Old maps like this can be interesting for studying the history, geography and cartography of India at this time.
Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772) was a French hydrographer and cartographer. He was born in Paris and served as the hydrographer to the French king, Louis XV. Bellin is known for his significant contributions to marine cartography and navigation during the 18th century.
Bellin's work was primarily focused on creating accurate and detailed maritime maps and charts. He produced numerous atlases and maps, many of which were based on the latest explorations and voyages of his time. His maps were highly regarded for their precision and attention to detail.
One of Bellin's notable achievements was his extensive mapping of the French coastline, including the coasts of France's overseas territories. He also produced maps of other regions around the world, including the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Africa, and North America.
Bellin's maps were widely used by navigators and explorers during the 18th century. His work significantly improved maritime navigation and helped advance the understanding of coastal geography. Bellin's maps were influential in shaping the knowledge of the world's coastlines and played a crucial role in the Age of Exploration.
Today, Jacques-Nicolas Bellin is remembered as one of the leading cartographers of his time. His maps and atlases are still studied and appreciated by historians, geographers, and map enthusiasts for their accuracy and historical significance.
Materials
Materials
Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.
- The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
- The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
- The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Dispatching time: 1-2 days.
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Framing tips
Framing tips
Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.
The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.
If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).
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Care Instructions
Care Instructions
The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.
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