45 Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703–1772) – Map of the Faleme and Sanaga Rivers in Bambuc and Tamra Awra – Engraving (1748)
This meticulously detailed engraving presents a "CARTE Du Cours des Rivieres de FALEME ET SANAGA Dans les Pays de BAMBUC ET TAMRA AWRA" (Map of the Course of the Faleme and Sanaga Rivers in the Lands of Bambuc and Tamra Awra). The map provides an intricate geographical depiction of a region in West Africa, showcasing its river systems, various indigenous lands such as Gayaga, Mandingos, and Bambuc, along with mountain ranges and numerous settlements. The cartouche notes that the map was "Levée sur les Lieux par M. Campagnon" (Surveyed on site by M. Campagnon), highlighting its reliance on firsthand geographical data. This print offers a valuable historical record of European exploration and cartography of the African continent in the mid-18th century.
Jacques-Nicolas Bellin was a highly influential French cartographer and geographer of the 18th century. As the Ingénieur Hydrographe de la Marine and official cartographer for the French Royal Navy, he produced an immense number of high-quality maps and charts. His meticulous work, often based on new surveys and reports from voyages of exploration, contributed significantly to the advancement of maritime navigation and geographical knowledge, making his atlases indispensable resources for seafarers and scholars of his era. His maps were renowned for their clarity and precision.
Artist or Maker: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (Cartographer)
Dimensions: Approximately 35 cm x 40 cm
Medium: Engraving
Date: 1748
Condition Report:
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