12495 Edme Mentelle (1730–1815) – Map of the Kingdom of France – France – Etching (1822)
"Carte du Royaume de France Divisé en Départemens, d'après les nouvelles Limites fixées par le Traité du 20 Novembre 1815." This hand-coloured etching illustrates the administrative and territorial divisions of France during the Restoration. The map details the eighty-six departments created during the Revolution and maintained by the monarchy, with hand-applied colour washes in pink, green, and yellow defining their boundaries. The geographical scope extends to include the southern coast of England, the Low Countries, and the western German states, reflecting the geopolitical alignment of Europe following the Congress of Vienna. This edition was published in Paris by Jean-Baptiste Delaval in 1822, based on the cartographic work of Mentelle and Chanlaire.
Edme Mentelle was a prominent French geographer and historian who held the position of professor at the Ecole Normale and was a member of the Institut de France. He became one of the most prolific cartographers of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, often collaborating with Pierre-Gilles Chanlaire on comprehensive national atlases. Mentelle was noted for his ability to integrate historical context with precise geographical data, making his maps essential for both education and state administration. His work spanned the transition from the Ancien Regime through the Napoleonic era to the Bourbon Restoration, providing a consistent record of France's changing borders.
Artist or Maker: Edme Mentelle.
Dimensions: Approximately 42 cm x 54 cm.
Medium: Etching.
Date: 1822.
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
| Värdering | 300 - 400 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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