• 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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Old chart of the World's mountains and rivers, 1852, (canvas print, 78 cm x 107 cm)

SKU:  P-188487

Old chart of the World's mountains and rivers, 1852, (canvas print, 78 cm x 107 cm)

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The Chart of the World's Mountains and Rivers stands as an illuminating comparative infographic by the hand of American cartographer Joseph Hutchins Colton. Its inaugural release took place in 1852. 

This chart gracefully partitions itself into two sections, with the left segment meticulously detailing the world's prominent mountains and the right half depicting its major rivers. Within this map, mountains take form through artful peaks while rivers gracefully meander as azure lines, their dimensions faithfully reflecting their true proportions.

In addition to its visual representation, the map features an informative table enumerating the names, elevations, and lengths of these significant mountains and rivers. Among them, the towering Mount Everest stands as the pinnacle, portrayed at a staggering 29,032 feet (8,848 meters) in height. Conversely, the serpentine Nile River emerges as the lengthiest, stretching out to 4,132 miles (6,650 kilometers).

The Chart of the World's Mountains and Rivers remains an invaluable historical artifact, offering a captivating glimpse into the understanding of geography during the mid-19th century. With its visually captivating design and wealth of knowledge, it appeals to individuals of all ages, serving both as a work of art and a wellspring of information.

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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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