Antique map of the World, Cap. Cook discoveries, 1785

Antique map of the World, Cap. Cook discoveries, 1785Mappe Monde dressee suivant les nouvelles relations et assujettie aux observations astronomiques. Corrigee et augmentee des decouvertes du Cap. Cook," was created by Gilles Robert de Vaugondy in 1785. Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (1688 1766) was a prominent French cartographer and mapmaker who came from a family of renowned geographers and cartographers. He was born Gilles Robert, but he adopted the additional surname "de Vaugondy" when he married the

including students walking and sitting on the grass

The image depicts a pastoral scene

and the Sea of Japan

with lettering often intertwined with other elements of the design

He was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and was known for producing high-quality maps and atlases

and his influence can be seen in the work of many contemporary artists working today

each of which is signed and numbered by the artist

The map also features a decorative title cartouche in the bottom part of the map

its invaluable role as a historical testament to the city's past

The chart showcases the intricate geography of the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago

which are a popular tourist destination

which are hallmarks of the Cubist style