• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • detail of the map from the centre left
  • detail of the map from the top left corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom left corner
  • detail of the map from the top right corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom right corner
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Antique map of China, 1770

SKU:  189304

Antique map of China, 1770

€53,00 EUR
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In 1770, Thomas Kitchin, a renowned British cartographer and engraver, created the map titled "China as Surveyed by the Jesuit Missionaries between the Years 1708 & 1717 with Korea & the adjoining parts of Tartary." This historically significant map was based on surveys conducted by Jesuit missionaries during the Qing dynasty in China.

The map presents a detailed and accurate depiction of China during the 18th century, encompassing major cities, rivers, mountains, and political boundaries. It serves as a valuable historical document, offering insights into the geography and political landscape of China at that time.

Thomas Kitchin, born in Southwark, England, in 1718, was highly skilled in cartography and engraving. He apprenticed under Emanuel Bowen, a well-known map engraver, and later worked with the prominent publisher John Cary. Kitchin's cartographic expertise extended beyond China to encompass regions like India and the Americas.

Additionally, he left a lasting legacy as a prolific engraver of portraits and other illustrations. Kitchin's career came to an end with his passing in 1784, leaving behind a remarkable body of work that continues to be appreciated for its beauty and intricacy.

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

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

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).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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