• 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 East Indies, 1748

SKU:  188765

Antique map of East Indies, 1748

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The map "Carte Des Indes Orientales drawn according to the most recent Observations" is a map dating from 1748 which represents the East Indies. It was drawn based on the most recent observations available at the time.

The East Indies refers to the region of Southeast Asia, which includes countries such as Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and other surrounding regions. At the time of the making of this map, this region was of great importance due to its natural resources, its maritime trade and its strategic position in the trade routes between Europe and Asia.

The Homann Heirs Map, Map of the East Indies of 1748 therefore offers insight into contemporary geographical and maritime knowledge of this region, and can be considered an important historical representation for studying the cartography and exploration of the East Indies in the Eighteenth century.

Homann Heirs refers to the publishing firm established by Johann Baptist Homann in Nuremberg, Germany, in the early 18th century. Johann Baptist Homann was a renowned German cartographer and mapmaker who founded his map publishing business in 1702. After his death in 1724, his heirs continued the business under the name "Homann Heirs" or "Homannianis Heredes" (Latin for "Heirs of Homann").

The Homann Heirs publishing firm became one of the most prominent and successful mapmaking enterprises of the time. They produced a wide range of maps, atlases, and globes that were highly regarded for their accuracy and detail. Their maps covered various regions of the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, and encompassed different subjects such as geography, topography, astronomy, and historical events.

The maps published by Homann Heirs were characterized by their ornate design, decorative elements, and elaborate cartouches. They often included illustrations of important landmarks, cities, and natural features, as well as detailed geographical information based on the latest scientific knowledge and exploration of the time.

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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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