About this sheet
Antique Map with Title: "Partie Occidentale de l'Empire Romain ou du Monde connu des Anciens"
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 western part of the Roman Empire or the known world of the ancients. It focuses on the Iberian Peninsula, parts of Italy, and the Mediterranean region, including the northern coast of Africa.
Map Features:
- Regions Displayed: Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal), parts of Italy, and the Mediterranean coast of northern Africa.
- Notable Regions and Territories: Hispania, Italia, Sicilia, Sardinia, Corsica, Mauretania Tingitana, Numidia, and Cyrenaica.
- Seas and Bodies of Water: Mediterranean Sea (Mare Mediterraneum), and parts of the Atlantic Ocean.
- Ancient Names: Uses historical and ancient names for countries, regions, and bodies of water.
- Topographical Details: Includes mountain ranges, rivers, and other significant geographical features as understood in the ancient world.
- Cartographic Style: Detailed engraving with hand-colored boundaries, typical of early 19th-century cartography, emphasizing historical accuracy and artistic presentation.
Purpose and Use:
This map serves as a visual representation of the western part of the Roman Empire, reflecting the geographical understanding and cartographic style of the early 19th century. It is part of a larger atlas that includes 60 maps, providing a comprehensive 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 historical regions and features. Slight fold lines and edge wear are visible.
Coloring
The hand-colored boundaries on the map highlight ancient regions and territories, adding clarity and visual appeal, typical of early 19th-century cartographic practices.
