TABULA GEOGRAPHICA EUROPAE AUSTRIACAE GENERALIS

Cartographer: Johann Christoph Homann
Price: £395.00
Publisher: Johann Christoph Homann, Nuremberg
Publication date: Not dated but c.1725
Format: Original copper engraving with very early or original hand-colouring.
Condition: Very good
Sheet Size: c. 60.2cm x 52cm

Condition:

Text in Latin. A scarce and detailed map of Austrian Europe by Johann Homann. Old tab marks and a professional repair to verso. Minor age-toning and foxing. Minor creasing but bright and clean with good margins. A very good, strong impression. Overall in very, bright, clean condition. Scarce. Location: Map Drawer C: FS: Folder 1009: 002299

Description:

The “Tabula Geographica Europae Austriacae Generalis” by Johann Homann is a historical map created by Johann Baptist Homann, a renowned German cartographer and engraver of the 18th century. Johann Homann was the founder of one of the most important and prolific map publishing houses in Europe during the 18th century.

Product Description:

• Title: Tabula Geographica Europae Austriacae Generalis
• Cartographer: Johann Baptist Homann
• Publication Date: Circa 1725. Homann was active primarily between 1702 and his death in 1724.
• Description: This map is a detailed geographical representation of the Austrian regions of Europe, focusing on the territories under the influence of the Habsburg Empire. The map is titled in Latin, reflecting the scholarly and official language of the period.
• Content: The map depicts the various regions within the Austrian Empire, including modern-day Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and parts of Italy, Poland, and other neighbouring regions. It shows political boundaries, major cities, rivers, mountains, and other significant geographical features.
• Artistic Features: Homann’s maps are known for their elaborate cartouches, which often include decorative elements such as coats of arms, allegorical figures, and other embellishments that reflect the power and prestige of the regions depicted.
• Historical Significance: As a product of the Enlightenment era, this map reflects the increased interest in accurate geographical knowledge and the importance of maps in both education and governance. Homann’s work was highly respected for its accuracy and artistic quality, and his maps were widely used throughout Europe.
• Material: Typically, such maps were engraved on copper plates and printed on high-quality paper. They were often hand-coloured after printing, which was a common practice to enhance the visual appeal of the maps.

Maps attributed to Johann Christoph Homann are scarce.

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