Scandinavia Russia Old antique Map Nord De L'Europe Boone 1780
Title: The Nord de L'Europe, Contenant Le Danemark, La Norwege; La Suede et La Laponie avec la Majeure Partie de al Russie Europeenne.
Antique copperplate engraved map, showing the Northern part of Europe during the Russo–Swedish War of 1741–1743, known as the Hats' Russian War in Sweden and the War of the Hats in Finland, which resulted in the Lesser Wrath, or the occupation of Finland, was instigated by the Hats, a Swedish political party that aspired to regain the territories lost to Russia during the Great Northern War.
Published in Paris in 1780. Rigobert Bonne (France, 1727–1795) Royal Cartographer to France in the office of the Hydrographer at Depot de la Marine. In 1773 Bonne succeeded Jacques Bellin as Royal Cartographer to France in the office of the Hydrographer at the Depôt de la Marine. Working in his official capacity, Bonne compiled some of the most detailed and accurate maps of the period. Bonne’s work represents an important step in the evolution of the cartographic ideology away from the decorative work of the 17th and early 18th century towards a more detail oriented and practical aesthetic. With regard to the rendering of terrain Bonne maps bear many stylistic similarities to those of his predecessor, Bellin. However, Bonne maps generally abandon such common 18th century decorative features such as hand coloring, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses.
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Size: Sheet app.: 37.5 x 26 cm. 14.75 x 9.75 inches. Image app.: 32 x 21 cm. 12.5 x 8.25 inches. Condition: View good, Slightly soiled, restored centerfold.
