• 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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Ancient map of the World, 1694

SKU:  193346

Ancient map of the World, 1694

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Nicolas de Fer was a renowned French cartographer and geographer who lived from 1646 to 1720. He was born in Paris into a family of cartographers, and he continued the family tradition by becoming a successful mapmaker himself. He was a prolific mapmaker and publisher, known for his decorative and detailed maps. One of his notable works is the "Mappe-Monde, Ou Carte Generale De La Terre, Divisee En Deux Hemispheres" created in 1694.

This particular map, as the title suggests, is a world map divided into two hemispheres. It was designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the Earth during the early 18th century. De Fer's map features intricate details, including geographical features, political boundaries, and topographical elements. It likely showcases the European understanding of the world at that time, reflecting the knowledge and exploration of the era.

De Fer's maps were highly regarded for their accuracy and aesthetic appeal. They often incorporated decorative elements such as elaborate cartouches, ornate borders, and illustrations depicting mythological figures or scenes from history. These embellishments added a touch of elegance to his maps, making them popular among collectors and enthusiasts.

The "Mappe-Monde, Ou Carte Generale De La Terre, Divisee En Deux Hemispheres" by Nicolas de Fer represents an important piece of cartographic history and provides valuable insights into the geographical knowledge and artistic style of the period.

In addition to his individual maps, Nicolas de Fer also produced several notable atlases, such as the "Atlas Curieux" and the "Atlas Royal." These atlases contained collections of maps covering different parts of the world, accompanied by descriptive texts. His atlases were popular among the European nobility and played a significant role in disseminating geographic knowledge during that 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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