Subject: Southeastern France
Period: 1716 (published)
Publication: Grosser Atlas
Color: Hand Color
Size:
22.5 x 19 inches
57.2 x 48.3 cm
This detailed regional map covers the Rhone-Alpes region with a small portion of Italy. It includes the cities of Lyon, Grenoble, and Turin. Fortified cities, small towns, monasteries, roads and canals fill the landscape along with topographical depictions of hills, mountains and forests. At the top right is a large title cartouche embellished with allegorical figures overseeing a battle.
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Condition: B+
Original color with some printer's ink residue at left and a few minor spots.