Kaart van India en westelijke kuststrook van Birma, Siam en Malakka met 8 bijkaartjes 1752
jeanbaptistebourguignondanville
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architectural sketch
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old engraving style
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botanical illustration
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etching
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personal sketchbook
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botanical drawing
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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botanical art
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initial sketch
This 1752 map by Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville depicts India and surrounding regions including Burma, Siam, and Malacca. D'Anville, a prominent French cartographer, was renowned for his meticulous attention to detail and accuracy. The map features intricate depictions of coastlines, rivers, and cities, along with inset maps highlighting specific regions like the entrance of the Ganges River. This map is a significant example of 18th-century cartography, illustrating the growing European interest in the geography and exploration of Asia.
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