Cartographer:
CHIQUET, Jacques.
Title:
DIVISION DU GLOBE TERRESTRE.
Stock Code:
3501
Method:
Copper engraving
Colouring:
Original colour with later additions
Atlas:
La Nouveau et Curieux Atlas Geographique et historique
Size: (W x H):
21.2cm x 16.5cm
8½ inches x 6½ inches
Date:
c.1719
Price:
£145
This plate shows two hemispheres, showing the equator, tropics and polar zones of the world, in the cusps and corners there are six smaller diagrams showing ‘Disposition des Parallels’ and ‘Explication des Zones’ etc. In the early eighteenth century, French cartography overtook the Dutch in terms of accuracy and design. Chiquet’s delightful Nouveau et Curieux Atlas was typical product of the time.
Fine condition, good margins.