Nicolas de Fer
Chile, Argentina, Patagonia, Uruguay and Paraguay, 1705
9 x 14 in
23 x 35 cm
23 x 35 cm
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Le Chili et les Provinces qui composent celle de Rio de la Plata. The southern half of South America, today composed of Chile, Argentina, southern Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay. The...
Le Chili et les Provinces qui composent celle de Rio de la Plata.
The southern half of South America, today composed of Chile, Argentina, southern Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay.
The distinctive curve of the coastline is based on Guillaume de L'Isle's outline of the continent.
De Fer (1646-1720) was the son of a prominent engraver and produced his first map in 1669. He joined his father's business in 1673 and ultimately took over in 1687. He was a prolific map maker who produced over six hundred separate maps in multiple forms; as separate issues, bound within history and travel books, and as atlases. In the late 17th century he was made Geographer to the Dauphin.[SAM3558]
The southern half of South America, today composed of Chile, Argentina, southern Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay.
The distinctive curve of the coastline is based on Guillaume de L'Isle's outline of the continent.
De Fer (1646-1720) was the son of a prominent engraver and produced his first map in 1669. He joined his father's business in 1673 and ultimately took over in 1687. He was a prolific map maker who produced over six hundred separate maps in multiple forms; as separate issues, bound within history and travel books, and as atlases. In the late 17th century he was made Geographer to the Dauphin.[SAM3558]
