Hand-colored engraving by Francois Bohn, 1765
€1,100.00
This authentic antique print, measuring 65 cm × 36 cm , created by Francois Bohn as a fine example of Hand-colored engraving work from the 18th Century (1700s).
Published by Francois Bohn, it is preserved in Very Good condition and displays remarkable period craftsmanship.
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This London Westminster Southwark Map titled ‘Plan van London Westmunster en Southwark || Plan de Londres Westmunster & Southwark’ shows a detailed 18th‑century city view. Cornelis van Baarsel engraved the map around 1765, and Francois Bohn published it in Haarlem. The names appear in both Dutch and English, including ‘Koninklijke weg naar Kensington’, ‘Brug van London’, and ‘Black Fryers brug’.
The engraving measures 36 x 65 cm and is handcoloured. Visible folds mark its original publication form. The plan clearly presents bridges, streets, and monuments along the Thames, giving a precise image of London at the time. Its bilingual design adds charm and historical interest.
This London Westminster Southwark Map suits collectors of antique city maps and early engravings. It combines Dutch craftsmanship with British history and offers a striking decorative view of London’s 18th‑century cityscape.
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During the 18th century, mapmaking became more scientific and precise. Improved instruments like the telescope and chronometer helped cartographers increase accuracy, shifting maps from decorative art to factual documents. Copperplate engraving stayed as the main printing method, producing fine lines, while hand-coloring added visual impact. French cartographers, such as the Cassini family, led national surveys with geodetic measurements and triangulation, while Dutch mapmakers like Joan Blaeu enhanced printing and atlas quality, ushering in a golden age of atlases.
Maps began including more information and notes to help users, and ornate decorations mostly gave way to scientific clarity, except for cartouches and borders. National and colonial ambitions guided map production to aid navigation and territorial claims. By the late 18th century, large-scale surveys set modern cartography standards. Today, 18th-century maps mix scientific knowledge with artistry, are prized by collectors, and have influenced later cartographic methods. They offer insights into Enlightenment exploration and geography.
| Dimensions | 65 × 36 cm |
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| Technique | Hand-colored engraving |
| Published by | Francois Bohn |
| Publish Date | 1765 |
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Our highest classification. These prints are clean, bright, and exceptionally well-preserved, featuring a strong and crisp image. No notable imperfections.
Prints in this condition show a clean, sharp image. Paper quality or margin size may vary slightly. Minor age-related characteristics, such as small wormholes, light toning, or tiny separations may be present depending on the print date.
No major imperfections. Any minor flaws or historical repairs are fully noted in the product description. Overall a well-preserved and collectible piece.
These prints show noticeable imperfections such as foxing, weaker image strength, or longer separations, but remain collectible. All visible characteristics are clearly described.
