Antique map of Central Iraq, Baghdad, 1766

Antique map of Central Iraq, Baghdad, 1766Joseph Nicholas de L'Isle was a French cartographer who made significant contributions to the field of geography during the 18th century. In 1766, he produced a map focusing on Baghdad and central Iraq, which would have been a part of the extensive cartographic work he undertook during his lifetime. During the 18th century, Baghdad was an important cultural, economic, and political hub within the Ottoman Empire. Its strategic location along the Tigris

and colors arranged in a playful and spontaneous way

each wearing traditional or representative clothing from their respective cultures

natural landscapes

The level of detail in the etching is once again impressive

The image depicts a pastoral scene

The map was published in 1948 by Blandford Press

In "Hirondelle Amour

would have been a captivating subject for such a detailed panoramic view

encouraging viewers to immerse themselves in Miró's surreal and dreamlike world

and historical significance during this period

as it was one of the first to present a collection of maps from various sources in a uniform format

and his map of Asia is no exception