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Historic Map : Black Map of Northern Italy (Tuscany, Piedmont, Venice), Version 3, 1851, Vintage Wall Art
Historic Map : Black Map of Northern Italy (Tuscany, Piedmont, Venice), Version 3, 1851, Vintage Wall Art
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This is a fine example of Adam and Charles Black's 1851 map of northern Italy. The map covers the island of Corsica and Northern Italy, including the regions of Tuscany, Modena, Parma, the Sardinian States, Austrian Lombardy and the State of the Church. It also includes the northern extension of the Kingdom of Naples. An inset map in the lower left quadrant depicts the environs of Rome. As this map was being drawn, Italy was undergoing the process of Risorgimento, where the different city-states of the Italian Peninsula struggled for solidary as a single Italian nation. Throughout, the map identifies various cities, towns, rivers, mountain passes and an assortment of additional topographical details with relief shown in hachures. Map is hand colored in pink, green, blue and yellow pastels to define boundaries. This map was engraved by Sidney Hall and issued as plate no. in xin xin xI in the 1851 edition of Black's General Atlas of the World.
- VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: Add style to any room's decor with this beautiful decorative print. Whether your interior design is modern, rustic or classic, a map is never out of fashion
- MUSEUM QUALITY INKS AND PAPER: Printed on thick 192gsm heavyweight matte paper with archival giclee inks, this historic fine art will decorate your wall for years to come
- ARTWORK MADE TO ORDER IN THE USA: We make each reprint only when you order it. Every antique map is edited for image quality, color and vibrance, so it can look its best while retaining historical character. Makes a great gift!
- FRAME READY: Your unframed poster ships crease-free, rolled in a sturdy mailing tube. Many maps fit easy-to-find standard size frames 16x20, 16x24, 18x24, 24x30, 24x36, saving on custom framing
- Watermarks will not appear in the printed picture. Old maps sometimes have blemishes, tears, or stamps that may be removed from the final print
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Every artwork we offer is carefully edited by our small but dedicated team of image professionals, ensuring each detail is perfect. We print every order to demand right here in the USA, treating every piece with the same care and attention we would give our own work. From editing to printing to packaging, we take pride in delivering artwork that meets our high standards—and we love knowing it’s heading to a home where it will be appreciated. What our customers say.