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JANVIER, Jean (fl.1746-76) and S.G. LONGCHAMPS, Mappe Monde, contenant les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre; L'Amerique divisée en tous ses pays et etats; L'Europe divisée en tous ses etats; L'Asie divisée en tous ses etats; L'Afrique divisée en tous ses etats. Paris: Longchamps and Janvier, Rue St. Jacques et L'Enseigne de la Place des Victoires', 1754.
Five engraved wall maps, of the world and four continents, each 1190 x 1523mm, each map engraved on 2 sheets, surrounded by elaborate borders on 6 sheets containing historical scenes relating to the founding of countries, monarchies and republics, together with texts on the ancient and modern ideas of history and geography, each Continent map with title vignettes of allegorical scenes, the map of Asia with 2 plans and the map of Africa with inset map of the Isle de France, partially hand-coloured in outline. (Maps browned and stained, particularly along glue lines, green outline colour browned, the paper surface worn with occasional loss, the map of Europe with loss to upper left corner, some clean tears). The maps all laid down on original canvas, mounted on original wooden gesso rollers, gilt (rollers slightly chipped, lacking one finial).
A RARE COMPLETE SERIES OF MID-18TH CENTURY FRENCH WALLMAPS, in their original state and still mounted on their original gilt and gesso rollers. Janviers and Longchamps both sold maps from the Rue St. Jacques in Paris and came together around 1751 to collaborate in the expensive production of wallmaps for the nobility and gentry of France. One of their first collaborations was Le Royaume de France, published in 1751, and this series in 1754 appears to have been the culmination of their partnership. Certainly the expenses of such a production might have tested both parties and it is interesting that Janvier went on to issue the American wallmap without borders by himself in 1772 and 1788, suggesting that the plates were divided between the two parties. Both Janvier and Longchamps later assisted Bonne with the Atlas Moderne, 1762-71. The two mapmakers continued the tradition of the publication of wallmaps in France started by Nolin in the late 17th century, and it is likely that Jean-Baptiste Nolin Jnr (1680-1762), who also worked in the Rue St. Jacques, encouraged Janvier and Longchamps in their ambitious endeavours.
Five engraved wall maps, of the world and four continents, each 1190 x 1523mm, each map engraved on 2 sheets, surrounded by elaborate borders on 6 sheets containing historical scenes relating to the founding of countries, monarchies and republics, together with texts on the ancient and modern ideas of history and geography, each Continent map with title vignettes of allegorical scenes, the map of Asia with 2 plans and the map of Africa with inset map of the Isle de France, partially hand-coloured in outline. (Maps browned and stained, particularly along glue lines, green outline colour browned, the paper surface worn with occasional loss, the map of Europe with loss to upper left corner, some clean tears). The maps all laid down on original canvas, mounted on original wooden gesso rollers, gilt (rollers slightly chipped, lacking one finial).
A RARE COMPLETE SERIES OF MID-18TH CENTURY FRENCH WALLMAPS, in their original state and still mounted on their original gilt and gesso rollers. Janviers and Longchamps both sold maps from the Rue St. Jacques in Paris and came together around 1751 to collaborate in the expensive production of wallmaps for the nobility and gentry of France. One of their first collaborations was Le Royaume de France, published in 1751, and this series in 1754 appears to have been the culmination of their partnership. Certainly the expenses of such a production might have tested both parties and it is interesting that Janvier went on to issue the American wallmap without borders by himself in 1772 and 1788, suggesting that the plates were divided between the two parties. Both Janvier and Longchamps later assisted Bonne with the Atlas Moderne, 1762-71. The two mapmakers continued the tradition of the publication of wallmaps in France started by Nolin in the late 17th century, and it is likely that Jean-Baptiste Nolin Jnr (1680-1762), who also worked in the Rue St. Jacques, encouraged Janvier and Longchamps in their ambitious endeavours.
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