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Antique map of Beijing, 1894

SKU:  192914

Antique map of Beijing, 1894

€60,00 EUR
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Kitaro Kumazawa, a Japanese cartographer, created "The Complete Map of Qing Beijing" (清國北亰全圖) in 1894. This rare map offers a highly detailed depiction of the streets, hutongs, important buildings, and landmarks of Beijing during the Qing dynasty. Renowned for its accuracy, it stands as one of the most precise maps of the city from that era.

The map is oriented with the north at the top, showcasing the Forbidden City at its center, with other significant landmarks clearly labeled. Its layout is organized into four quadrants, further divided into smaller sections. Notably, the map meticulously presents the streets, hutongs, and even includes the names of numerous individual buildings.

Crafting this remarkable piece involved a combination of surveying techniques and traditional cartography methods. Kumazawa employed a theodolite to measure angles between various points, ensuring precision, while using a compass to maintain proper orientation. Additionally, he utilized a grid system to divide the map into smaller sections, following conventional cartographic practices.

"The Complete Map of Qing Beijing" holds significant historical value as it offers a glimpse into the urban landscape of Beijing during the Qing dynasty. It also serves as a testament to Kitaro Kumazawa's skill and accuracy as a cartographer. 

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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