Map or Atlas
L'Amerique
| A map of the western hemisphere, including parts of western Europe and Africa, showing the division of the Americas by the European powers. Weapons and foliage, topped with an elaborate umbrella, decorate the cartouche. The bottom left corner holds a chart which details the colonial holdings. Of particular note is the depiction of various explorations of the northwest region, including the route of Chirikov in 1741. |
| Image ID: | 123111 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 1746 |
| Creator Name: | Le Rouge, Georges-Louis |
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| Collection Name: | Map Collection |
| Genre: | Map or Atlas |
| Original Format Type: | prints, fine-art |
| Original Format Number: | D GX80 1746 L |
| Original Dimensions: | 48 x 63 cm |
| Engraving |
| Foliage |
| Maps |
| Weapons |
| International relations |
| Ocean |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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