40 Nils Marelius (1707–1791) – Map of Skaraborg and Mariestad Region / Charta öfwer Skaraborgs och Mariestads Höfdingedöme uti Westergöthland (1780)

This large Swedish map shows the administrative region of Skaraborg and its capital Mariestad, located in the province of Västergötland in southern Sweden. The detailed engraving outlines parishes, local boundaries, and geographical features such as lakes, rivers, and settlements.

The map was created by Nils Marelius, a noted Swedish cartographer and surveyor. Marelius served as a land surveyor in the 18th century and was responsible for several significant regional maps in Sweden. His precise and comprehensive work played an important role in the development of Swedish cartography during the Age of Enlightenment. He is best remembered for his meticulous attention to detail and topographic accuracy.

Artist or Maker:

Nils Marelius

Dimensions:

55 cm x 63 cm

Medium:

Hand-Coloured Engraving

Date:

1780

Condition Report:

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