Comparative View of the Principal Mountains and Rivers of the World - Aikman c.1850 1705–1720)

1705–1720)

Bellin’s style is a hallmark of French Enlightenment cartography—clean

Chatelain’s work was unique for its time

this print serves as a visual encyclopedia

Description: An intricate and historically significant 18th-century map of Sumatra

Comparative View of the Principal Mountains and Rivers of the World - Aikman c.1850 1705–1720)A. & C. Blacks Comparative Physical Geography (c. 18501860) Title: Physical Geography: Comparative View of the Principal Mountains and Rivers of the World Publisher: Adam & Charles Black Engraver: George Aikman Origin: Edinburgh, Scotland Date: c. 18501860 Technique: Steel engraving with original hand colouring The Narrative: Nature Measured and Ranked This striking "comparative" chart is a masterpiece of Victorian era information design, capturing a