5 Jean Baptiste Nicolas Robert Le Rouge (1707-1782) – Map of the Duchy of Magdeburg / Duché de Magdebourg – Germany - (1748)

This hand-coloured copperplate map, titled Map of the Duchy of Magdeburg (Duché de Magdebourg), created by the French cartographer Le Rouge, illustrates the geographical layout of the Duchy of Magdeburg in Germany. The map includes various geographical features such as towns, rivers, and forests, which are outlined with fine hand-coloured details. It also contains a decorative cartouche in the top right corner and features a scale of miles at the bottom. Published by Le Rouge in 1748, this map provides a detailed representation of the region during the 18th century.

Jean Baptiste Nicolas Robert Le Rouge (1707-1782) was a renowned French cartographer and map publisher, best known for his works on detailed and decorative maps. His contributions helped to shape the cartographic landscape of his time, making his works highly valued for both their artistic and geographic accuracy. Le Rouge’s maps often featured intricate details, enhancing the visual appeal while offering precise geographic data for use by scholars and travelers of the period.

Artist or Maker:

Jean Baptiste Nicolas Robert Le Rouge

Dimensions:

31 cm x 22 cm

Medium:

Hand-Coloured Copperplate Engraving

Date:

1748

Condition Report:

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