16 Mr. Wauthier after Abbé Gaultier (1746–1818) – Map of Asia According to the Method of the Abbé Gaultier – Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving (1799)

This educational map was engraved by Mr. Wauthier and published in 1799. It represents a simplified, didactic overview of the Asian continent, following the pedagogical approach of Abbé Gaultier — a pioneer of Enlightenment-era geographic education. The map outlines major empires and regions such as Turkey in Asia, Persia, Mogul India, China, Chinese Tartary, and Siberia, with clean boundary lines and minimal topographical detail. Intended for instructional use, it was likely part of a larger atlas or textbook designed for classroom learning.

Abbé Aloisius Edouard Camille Gaultier (1746–1818) was a French priest and educator whose cartographic method emphasized clarity and memorability for students. His work became influential across Europe for its focus on accessibility and systematic instruction. Mr. Wauthier, a skilled engraver, helped disseminate Gaultier's visual pedagogy through finely executed copperplate maps.

Artist or Maker:

Mr. Wauthier after Abbé Gaultier

Dimensions:

38 cm x 47 cm

Medium:

Engraving

Date:

1799

Condition Report:

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