Antique map of Chinese Empire, 1847

Antique map of Chinese Empire, 1847"Map of the Chinese empire, compiled from native & foreign authorities" by S. W. Williams, was an important cartographic work from the mid 19th century. Samuel Wells Williams, an American linguist, missionary, and sinologist, compiled this map based on a combination of Chinese and foreign sources. Williams was known for his expertise in Chinese language and culture, and he made significant contributions to the understanding of China during that time.

It likely depicted various regions

The woman in the painting is depicted with angular features

with a significant focus on the island of Bali

and diplomat who lived from 1599 to 1671

The 1961 map of Vientiane

The painting's monumental scale and powerful visual impact continue to inspire and influence artists and viewers today

with the pitcher and the bowl of fruit shown from different angles and with varying degrees of abstraction

It was ruled by the Qing Dynasty

Ortelius based his map on various sources and incorporated the best available information from explorers

Constantinople was the capital of the Byzantine Empire and one of the most significant cities in the world at the time

features bilingual street labels in both Vietnamese and English

The view of the sea is fragmented and distorted