Kaart van de zuidkust van Bretagne, ca. 1702 by Anonymous

Kaart van de zuidkust van Bretagne, ca. 1702 1702 - 1703

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aged paper

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pen sketch

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old engraving style

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hand drawn type

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personal sketchbook

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ink drawing experimentation

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pen-ink sketch

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pen work

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sketchbook drawing

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sketchbook art

This anonymous 18th-century map, “Kaart van de zuidkust van Bretagne”, depicts the southern coast of Brittany, France. The map showcases the detailed coastline, including inlets, islands, and towns. The cartographer uses a compass rose and a grid system to orient the viewer and provide spatial context. Displayed in the Rijksmuseum, this intricate map offers insight into early 18th-century cartography and the exploration of the French coast.

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