French Map, Framed

The world as it was drawn, rather than as it was.

This framed map was printed in ink on paper in France in the 20th century. It shows a sweep of Asia from the subcontinent across to the islands of Southeast Asia, with a decorative cartouche in the lower left. Maps like this were commonly engraved for atlases and travelers. The engraved coastlines are fine and light, with hand-drawn lettering across the land. A black frame with a carved leaf pattern surrounds a wide cream mat.

Good company for a desk or a long hall. It rewards anyone who stops to read it.