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Map
A New Map Of The World From the Latest Observations
John Senex, Daniel Browne
1721-1740
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Senex (Engraver)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Ink
- Watercolor
- Paper (laid)
Museum Object Number
1964.0510
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1964.0510
Object Name
Map
Title
A New Map Of The World From the Latest Observations
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
John Senex (Engraver); Daniel Browne (Publisher)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1721-1740
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Top center in cartouche
Inscription: Revis'd by I. Senex.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Allegory
- Mythological
- Continents
Materials
- Ink
- Watercolor
- Paper (laid)
Techniques
- Engraved
Construction Description
Pigments used for aqua are not consistent with 1721-40.
Dimensions (inches)
19.63 (H) x 23.5 (W) x 16.5 (Image H) x 21 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
49.85 (H) x 59.7 (W) x 42 (Image H) x 53.3 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
H at left. W at bottom. Plate H not available; trimmed within plate marks. Plate W (at bottom): 21.125 in. (53.8 cm). Chain intervals: 2.5-2.7 cm; 7-8 laid lines per cm.
Publisher Summary
D. Browne
Place of Publication
London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Publisher Name
D. Browne
Edition Watermark
Fleur de lis with countermark "AB"
Edition Notes
From John Senex, A New General Atlas, containing a geographical and historical account of all the empires, kingdoms, and other dominions of the world..., first ed. (London: Printed for D[aniel] Browne, 1721). Watermark dates this impression to a later edition. For watermark, see Heawood #1546, London, dated 1723 or later.