Plattegrond van het eiland Dieuw of Diewij aan de Koromandelkust, India 1675 - 1725
anonymous
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aged paper
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toned paper
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water colours
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personal sketchbook
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coloured pencil
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ink colored
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
This anonymous map, dated between 1675 and 1725, depicts the island of Dieuw or Diewij off the Coromandel Coast in India. The map is detailed, showcasing the island's geography, including rivers and forest areas. It is a visual representation of the land and its features as understood in the 17th and 18th centuries, offering a glimpse into the cartographic practices of the time. The map, with its decorative border featuring parrots, likely served as a guide or a record of the island's resources.
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