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Henri Abraham Chatelain Engraved Map "Carte de la Nouvelle France", 1719
Item Details
| Medium on Ground | Hand-painted engraving on laid paper |
| Geographical Area | North America |
| Period | Early 18th Century |
| Date | 1719 |
| Artist (Nationality, Lifespan) | Henri Abraham Chatelain (French, 1684–1743) |
| Title | Carte de la Nouvelle France, où se voit le cours des Grandes Rivieres de S. Laurens & de Mississipi Aujourd’hui St. Louis, Aux Environs des-quelles se trouvent les Etats, Païs, Nations, Peuples &c. |
| Signature | Unsigned |
| Publisher | Henri Abraham Chatelain |
| Place of Publication | Amsterdam |
| Map Type | Pictorial/Bird’s Eye Map, Ordinance Map, River Map |
| Additional Information | Henri Chatelain’s map of the inhabited parts of North America, based upon Nicholas De Fer’s 4 sheet map published in 1718. This is the smaller version of that larger map. It is based on the 1699 voyage of Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville and shows the French possessions in North America in the early part of the 18th century. A small inset plan of Quebec is found in the lower right corner, and above is a large scale map of Mississippi and surrounding areas. There are examples of wildlife, scenes of Native Americans hunting and various villages with notes. This map was produced to encourage settlements in Louisiana in the burgeoning USA. |
- Please note, this item may be rolled for storage and shipping.
Condition
- significant wear to the edges of the paper; toning foxing and accretion throughout; multiple repairs to the paper including along the center crease and various holes throughout; piece has been previously rolled; watermark to the paper.
Dimensions
20.25" W x 17.5" H x 0.1" D
- measures sheet; plate measures 19.5" W x 16.75" H.
Item #
ITMG418705
