Subject: Southern Poland
Period: 1740 (circa)
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Color: Hand Color
Size:
22.4 x 19.5 inches
56.9 x 49.5 cm
This elegantly engraved map of Silesia extends from Poznan (Posnan P Posen G) to south of Olomouc (Olmutz) in present-day Czechia and from Dresden to the area just beyond Poland's eastern border. It identifies a plethora of towns and cities and features nice topographical detail. At bottom left there is an inset plan of Wroclaw (Breslaw) encased in an elaborate cartouche surrounded by Athena, Hermes, and a herald grasping the Silesian coat-of-arms. The decorative title cartouche at top right features a winged horse atop a mountain, putti, and a stunning landscape.
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Condition: A
A crisp impression with original color, a couple of tiny rust spots, and marginal soiling.