26 Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville (1697–1782) – Map of France – Engraving, with outline hand-coloring (1784)
This meticulously detailed engraving, titled "CARTE DE FRANCE Divisee en ses Provinces ou Gouvernements Generaux, et Selon l'Estendue et la Division Actuele de ses Election ou Departements" (Map of France Divided into its Provinces or General Governments, and According to the Actual Extent and Actual Division of its Electoral Districts or Departments), was created by Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville. Published posthumously in 1784, this map provides a comprehensive overview of France's administrative divisions just before the radical changes of the French Revolution. It highlights the intricate network of provinces, electoral districts, cities, and geographical features, showcasing d'Anville's remarkable precision and scholarly approach to cartography. The subtle outline hand-coloring further delineates the various regions, making it a valuable historical document of pre-revolutionary French geography.
Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville (1697–1782) was one of the most eminent French geographers and cartographers of the 18th century, particularly renowned for his groundbreaking work in historical and ancient geography. As a royal geographer, d'Anville meticulously researched ancient sources and contemporary data to create maps that were highly accurate and scholarly. His rigorous methodology set new standards for cartography and profoundly influenced the understanding of both historical and contemporary landscapes. He produced numerous atlases and individual maps that remain essential references.
Artist or Maker: Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville
Dimensions: Approximately 50 cm x 50 cm
Medium: Engraving, with outline hand-coloring
Date: 1784
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