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Old pictorial map of Morocco, 1948

SKU:  195029

Old pictorial map of Morocco, 1948

€64,26 EUR
€64,26 EUR
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The 1948 pictorial map of Morocco presents the country through a richly illustrated, narrative-driven style characteristic of mid-twentieth-century popular cartography. Produced shortly before Moroccan independence in 1956, the map reflects a moment when the country was still divided between French and Spanish protectorates, yet increasingly visible to the outside world as a place of strategic, cultural, and economic importance.

Rather than prioritizing strict geographic precision, the map emphasizes visual storytelling. Cities such as Casablanca, Rabat, Fez, Marrakesh, Tangier, and Agadir are highlighted with miniature drawings of mosques, kasbahs, ports, and markets. Caravans, camels, palm oases, and desert scenes animate the interior, while ships and airplanes along the coast suggest Morocco’s role as a gateway between Africa, Europe, and the Atlantic world. The Atlas Mountains are exaggerated in relief, reinforcing the dramatic contrast between fertile plains, highlands, and the Sahara.

The pictorial elements also reflect contemporary Western perceptions of Morocco as exotic, historic, and timeless, blending genuine cultural references with romanticized imagery. Traditional dress, crafts, and architecture are prominently displayed, often overshadowing modern infrastructure or political realities.

Stylistically, the map uses bold colors, decorative lettering, and playful iconography, making it accessible to a broad audience. As a historical artifact, the 1948 pictorial map captures Morocco at the intersection of colonial administration and emerging national identity, offering insight into how the country was visually framed for international viewers on the eve of profound political change.

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.

* Standard shipping fee: 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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