3022 Ambroise Tardieu (1788–1841) – Map of Northern Italy between Lake Garda and the Po Valley – Engraving (c.1820s)

This detailed topographic map, titled Carte topographique du Pays Compris entre le Lac de Garde, le Mincio, le Po et la Brenta, illustrates the region of northern Italy encompassing key locations such as Mantua, Verona, Vicenza, and Roveredo. It features meticulously engraved representations of rivers, mountain ranges, and road networks, with notable hydrographic detail and elevation shading. The map documents a historically significant zone that witnessed numerous military campaigns during the Napoleonic era, especially around the Mincio River and Lake Garda. It was created and engraved by Ambroise Tardieu, whose name appears in the cartouche at lower right.

Ambroise Tardieu (1788–1841) was a leading French cartographer and engraver of the early 19th century. Known for his accurate and elegant style, Tardieu published a wide range of scientific, geographic, and historical maps that were widely used in atlases and academic works.

Artist or Maker:

Ambroise Tardieu

Dimensions:

54 cm × 42 cm

Medium:

Engraving

Date:

c.1820s

Condition Report:

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