30 Thomas Kitchin (1718–1784) – Map of Asia from the Latest Authorities – Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving (1762)

This finely engraved map was produced by British cartographer Thomas Kitchin and published in London in 1762. It offers a comprehensive view of the Asian continent as understood in the mid-18th century, spanning from the Ottoman Empire and Persia in the west to China, Korea, and Japan in the east. The map also includes the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, the Philippines, and Indonesia, with political borders delicately outlined in hand-applied color. Notable geographic features include the Great Wall, Tartary, and speculative outlines of unexplored territories in the north.

Thomas Kitchin (1718–1784) was a prominent English engraver and cartographer, known for his detailed maps and atlases, many of which were published in association with authors like Thomas Salmon and Emanuel Bowen. He served as Hydrographer to the King and was one of the most prolific British mapmakers of the 18th century, recognized for his accuracy and decorative style.

Artist or Maker:

Thomas Kitchin

Dimensions:

21 cm x 21 cm

Medium:

Engraving

Date:

1762

Condition Report:

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