42 Thomas Bowen (1733–1790) – Map of Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia, Lusatia, and Saxony – Copperplate Engraving (1756)

This antique copperplate map shows Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia, Lusatia, and large parts of Saxony and Brandenburg, with towns, rivers, and regional borders carefully delineated. The title frame indicates that the map was made to illustrate the present seat of war in Germany. At the bottom, there is a smaller inset map depicting the Battle of Lobositz (October 1, 1756), the opening engagement of the Third Silesian War and the larger Seven Years' War, highlighting key locations in Northern Bohemia such as Lovosice, Litomerice, Teplice, and Usti nad Labem. The map was published in December 1756 in the Gentleman's Magazine, a prominent London periodical of the time.

Thomas Bowen (1733–1790) was a British cartographer and engraver, the son of the renowned Emanuel Bowen. He contributed to numerous publications and atlases in the mid-to-late 18th century, including many maps for the Gentleman's Magazine. His early work is noted for its clarity and accuracy in geographical depiction.

Artist or Maker:

Thomas Bowen 

Dimensions:

38 cm x 27 cm

Medium:

Engraving

Date:

1756

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.