Geographiske Chartor öfver Swerige. Utgifvne af Friherre S. G. Hermelin Tredje Afdelningen Svearike. Utsigt of Stockholms Stad. Stockholm 1801.

Article ID EUS3231

Title

Geographiske Chartor öfver Swerige. Utgifvne af Friherre S. G. Hermelin Tredje Afdelningen Svearike. Utsigt of Stockholms Stad. Stockholm 1801.

Decorative and rare view of Stockholm and the harbour. Scarce and highly decorative title page of the Atlas by Samuel Gustav Hermelin (1744-1820) with a large view of Stockholm in the lower part. 'Geografiske chartor öfver Swerige' was the first comprehensive mapping of Sweden and Finland and was published between 1796-1818. Hermelin was an industrialist, diplomat and cartographer and also the first ambassador of Sweden to the United States (Resident Minister) in 1782. Highly decorative panorama of Stockholm signed by Johan Fredrik Martin (1755-1816), known for his hand-colored etched city views.

Year

dated 1801

Artist

Martin

Dimensions (cm)45 x 40 cm
ConditionPrinted on 9 sheets joined together
Coloringblack/white
TechniqueCopper print

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126.00 €

( A reproduction can be ordered individually on request. )