17 Ambroise Tardieu (1788–1841) – Plan of the Environs of Nasielsk – Engraving (c. 1807-1815)
This meticulously detailed engraving presents a "PLAN DES ENVIRONS DE NASIELSK" (Plan of the Environs of Nasielsk). The map, drawn and engraved by Ambroise Tardieu, illustrates the topographical features of the terrain around Nasielsk, a town in present-day Poland. It precisely delineates rivers, roads, forests, and various settlements, capturing the strategic landscape. This military map likely provides critical information for understanding historical military movements or local geography, typical of early 19th-century cartography.
Ambroise Tardieu was a prominent French cartographer, engraver, and publisher, renowned for his extensive output of maps, portraits, and scientific illustrations. He belonged to a distinguished family of engravers and became a leading figure in French cartography during the early 19th century. Tardieu's works are highly regarded for their precision and clarity, covering a wide range of geographical and historical subjects, including detailed military plans that were crucial for documenting Napoleonic campaigns and other historical events.
Artist or Maker: Ambroise Tardieu
Dimensions: Approximately 25 cm x 35 cm
Medium: Engraving
Date: Circa 1807-1815
Condition Report:
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