Four-fold map screen with 21 engraved maps

Thomas Jefferys (1742 - 1771)

British Library

circa 1750

The screen has a main world map surrounded by 20 inset maps showing parts of Europe and two celestial hemispheres. It includes a new map of the world or terrestrial globe agreeable to the most modern discoveries and regulated by astronomical observations communicated to the Royal Societies of London and Paris.

• Medium: engraving on paper attached to canvas & pine frame
• Dimensions: 180 x 256 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £5000 ( Total: £15,000)
• ArtFunded in: 1997
• Vendor: Howe, Christophre

Provenance

Private owner

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