Kaart van de kust van Nieuw-Zuid-Wales by Cornelis van Baarsel

Kaart van de kust van Nieuw-Zuid-Wales 1795 - 1809

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aged paper

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toned paper

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sketch book

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incomplete sketchy

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hand drawn type

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personal sketchbook

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fading type

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ink colored

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sketchbook drawing

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sketchbook art

This detailed map, created by Dutch cartographer Cornelis van Baarsel between 1795 and 1809, depicts the coastline of New South Wales in Australia. The map is titled "Kaart van de kust van Nieuw-Zuid-Wales," which translates to "Map of the Coast of New South Wales." The map features a grid system and numerous labels, highlighting key locations and geographical features along the coast. Van Baarsel's map is a significant example of early cartographic documentation of Australia, contributing to the European understanding of the continent's geography.

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