America | Historical Map | 1827 | Giclée Print

Reproduction of a map of America by Aaron Arrowsmith (* 1750, † 1823) from 1827, with the gigantic dimensions of 155 cm width and 193 cm height. Medium: Wall map, engraved and hand-colored, published by Aaron Arrowsmith, London

This large-format wall map provides a comprehensive overview of America, from the Arctic in the north to Tierra del Fuego in the south, with a detailed map of the southern tip of South America. The map is characterized by its precision and clarity, with geographical accuracy taking precedence over decorative embellishments – a hallmark of early 19th-century British cartography. The map covers North and South America with detailed coastlines, major rivers, mountain systems, and emerging political boundaries. It depicts the continent at a moment of upheaval – after the great independence movements in Latin America, but before the borders of the new nations were finally established or generally recognized in European cartography. Image source: David Rumsey Map Collection, David Rumsey Map Center, Stanford Libraries