63 Emanuel Bowen (1693/4–1767) – The Famous Bridge and Fortress of Esseck over the Drave on the Border of Slavonia and Lower Hungary – Copperplate Engraving (Circa 1747)
This detailed ethnographic and topographical illustration presents the region of Esseck (Osijek) on the border of Slavonia and Hungary, featuring a central view of the famous bridge and fortress over the Drave River. The print is a compilation of various vignettes that illustrate local culture, including a Hungarian man in traditional attire, depictions of common dwellings (Houtes under Ground), architectural structures such as a mosque (A Mosque), and a Hungarian woman. This plate served as a visual supplement to Emanuel Bowen’s exhaustive geographical text, providing detailed illustrations of landmarks and the people of various nations.
Emanuel Bowen was a prominent British engraver, mapmaker, and print seller in the 18th century, serving as Geographer to King George II of England and Louis XV of France. He was known for his highly detailed cartographic and topographical works, and his main contribution, A Complete System of Geography (1747), which included seventy maps and numerous plates, remains a significant work of mid-18th century European geographical literature.
Artist or Maker: Emanuel Bowen
Dimensions: Approximately 43 × 28 cm
Medium: Copperplate Engraving
Date: Circa 1747
Condition Report:
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