10012 Georges-Louis Le Rouge (1712–1790) – Map of the Palatinate and the Rhine River – Hand-colored engraving (1750)
This hand-colored engraving is a detailed regional map covering the Palatinate (Pfalz) and the central Rhine River valley, encompassing surrounding territories in southwestern Germany and eastern France, including parts of Lorraine and Alsace. The map displays the political boundaries, major cities, and the river system, with political divisions delineated by hand-coloring in red, green, and blue. The title is framed within a decorative cartouche, typical of mid-18th century French cartography.
Georges-Louis Le Rouge was a highly prolific French cartographer, engraver, and engineer who operated a prominent cartographic publishing house in Paris during the mid-to-late 18th century. He is best known for producing numerous comprehensive atlases, military maps, and collections of detailed city plans, based on the latest geographical observations, solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in French Enlightenment cartography.
Artist or Maker: Georges-Louis Le Rouge
Dimensions: Approximately 34 cm x 24 cm
Medium: Hand-colored engraving
Date: 1750
Condition Report:
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