Kaart van Engeland, 1726 1726
anonymous
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comic strip sketch
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aged paper
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mechanical pen drawing
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pen sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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sketchwork
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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storyboard and sketchbook work
This anonymous map from 1726 depicts England, titled "Kaart van Engeland." This detailed engraving shows the coastline, rivers, and cities of England, including the English Channel and the Irish Sea. It features a compass rose, a scale, and a cartouche with a scene of horseback riders and a depiction of England's coat of arms. The map is a valuable historical artifact that offers insight into the cartographic practices of the 18th century, and provides a detailed overview of England's geography at the time.
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