Arabia, from "Court Game of Geography" by William and Henry Rock

Arabia, from "Court Game of Geography" 1838 - 1855

drawing, print

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

homemade paper

page thumbnail

ink paper printed

parchment

print

old engraving style

tea stained

personal sketchbook

natural palette

"Arabia, from 'Court Game of Geography'" is a hand-colored engraving created by William and Henry Rock in 1838-1855. The map depicts Arabia, with key cities and geographic features labeled in black ink, and features several gold diamonds at the perimeter. The map was designed to be used in a game, and its small size suggests it was intended for a home setting, possibly for children. The artwork is currently located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.