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C1742
Carte Reduite Des Mers Comprises entre L’Asia et L’Amerique Apelees par les Navigateurs Mer Du Sud ou Mer Pacifique pour servir aux Vaisseaux du Roy.
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French cartographer attached to the Depot de la Marine, he became Hydrographer to the King and a member of the Royal Society of London. He was commissioned to map all known coasts of the world, a task he undertook with … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Carte Reduite Des Mers Comprises entre L’Asia et L’Amerique Apelees par les Navigateurs Mer Du Sud ou Mer Pacifique pour servir aux Vaisseaux du Roy.
Date:
C1742
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Engraver:
Framed
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Technique:
Image Size:
840mm
x 560mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1742
Description:
French cartographer attached to the Depot de la Marine, he became Hydrographer to the King and a member of the Royal Society of London. He was commissioned to map all known coasts of the world, a task he undertook with care and zeal which resulted in his atlas, Hydrographic Francaise Receuil Des Cartes Marines. Tooley 152 Clancy 6.27 framed
Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703 - 1772)
Bellin was a French multifaceted hydrographer and geographer had an incredibly successful 50 year career producing maps. His illustrious career started at just 18 years of age when he was appointed Chief Cartographer to the French Navy in 1721. His attention to detail, accuracy and high standard of workmanship resulted in him playing an integral role to France’s leadership in European cartography. In addition to being the Chief Cartographer of France’s hydrographic office, he was also a member of the Académie de Marine, the Royal Society of London, and the Philosophes (French intellectual group).
