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Auction 191, Lot 783
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"Atlas Novus / Atlas Nouveau, Contenant Toutes les Parties du Monde &c.", Covens & Mortier

Subject: Title Pages

Period: 1730 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.9 x 19.3 inches
27.7 x 49 cm
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The famous Dutch artist Romain de Hooghe engraved this beautiful allegorical title page. The resplendent scene depicts Europa receiving tribute from the peoples of Asia, Africa and the Americas. Opposite, the figure of Geography is unfurling a map for Mars. In the background Atlas holds up the heavens and Apollo drives his chariot across the sky. In the foreground, several river gods and goddesses empty their vases while Triton blows his conch horn. The title is listed in both Latin (Atlas Novus) and French (Atlas Nouveau).

References: Shirley (TP) #72.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with light soiling.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $150

Closed on 2/8/2023

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