Political Map of Europe: Early 19th Century, from the 1802 Tardieu Atlas

About this sheet

Antique Map Description

Title: Carte Générale et Politique de l'Europe

Publication Details:

- **Atlas Title:** Nouvel Atlas Universel de Géographie Ancienne et Moderne
- **Purpose:** For the Nouvelle Edition de la Géographie de Guthrie
- **Mapmakers:** P. F. Tardieu, with contributions from various geographical works
- **Publisher:** Chez Hyacinthe Langlois, Libraire, quai des Augustins, n° 45
- **Year:** An X - 1802 (French Revolutionary Calendar)

**Geographical Scope:**
This antique map illustrates the general and political landscape of Europe as understood in the early 19th century. It captures the various countries, regions, and major political boundaries of the time.

**Map Features:**
- **Regions Displayed:** Entire European continent, including parts of Western Russia, the British Isles, Scandinavia, and the Mediterranean regions.
- **Notable Regions and Territories:** France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, the British Isles, and parts of the Ottoman Empire (Anatolia).
- **Seas and Bodies of Water:** Atlantic Ocean, North Sea, Baltic Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea.
- **Political Boundaries:** Marked with colored lines to differentiate between countries and regions.
- **Topographical Details:** Includes mountain ranges, rivers, and other significant geographical features as understood in the early 19th century.
- **Cartographic Style:** Detailed engraving with hand-colored boundaries, emphasizing both historical accuracy and artistic presentation.

**Purpose and Use:**
This map serves as a comprehensive visual representation of Europe's political landscape, reflecting the geographical understanding and cartographic style of the early 19th century. It was part of a larger atlas that included 60 maps, providing a detailed view of both ancient and modern geography as known in 1802.

Condition Report
The map is in good condition with minor age-related wear. Hand-colored boundaries are well-preserved, enhancing the clarity of regions and features. Slight fold lines and edge wear are visible, with some age spots.

Coloring
The hand-colored boundaries on the map highlight regions and territories, adding clarity and visual appeal, typical of early 19th-century cartographic practices.