20 Ambroise Tardieu (1788–1841) – Map of the High Alps / Carte topographique d'une partie de la grande chaîne des Hautes Alpes – Engraving (c.1820s)
This finely detailed topographic map titled Carte topographique d'une partie de la grande chaîne des Hautes Alpes shows a mountainous region between the sources of the Rhine, the Inn, and the Adda rivers. Rendered in an expressive style with deep shading, the engraving highlights dramatic elevation changes, valleys, passes, and alpine towns such as Davos, Andermatt, and Chur. It provides an invaluable early 19th-century representation of the Swiss and Tyrolean Alps, blending scientific accuracy with aesthetic presentation. The map was designed and engraved by Ambroise Tardieu, one of France’s foremost cartographers of the period.
Ambroise Tardieu (1788–1841) was a noted French geographer and engraver, widely known for his cartographic contributions in atlases, scientific treatises, and military works. His precise and elegant style greatly influenced geographic education and visualization in the early 19th century.
Artist or Maker:
Ambroise Tardieu
Dimensions:
54 cm × 42 cm
Medium:
Engraving
Date:
c.1820s
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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