Plattegrond van Bourg 1638
anonymous
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aged paper
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toned paper
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pastel soft colours
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retro 'vintage design
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personal sketchbook
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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cartoon carciture
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
This anonymous 1638 map, titled "Plattegrond van Bourg", depicts the fortified town of Bourg, France. The map employs a bird's eye view perspective to illustrate the town's layout and surrounding landscape, including a depiction of the Garonne river. Featuring a stylized cartographic aesthetic common to the period, it highlights the importance of the fortifications in protecting the town and its surrounding area. This map is a valuable resource for studying the history and development of Bourg during the 17th century.
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