Map of the world with the British Empire's possessions colored in red, c.1870
Map of the world with the British Empire's possessions colored in red, c.1870
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The "Map of the World with the Possessions of the British Empire Colored in Red, c.1870" is a Victorian engraving visualizing the global extent of the empire at the height of its power, from the Canadian Confederation to Australia, passing through India, Africa, and the Caribbean. Originally published in Fullarton's Royal Illustrated Atlas (1864) and reprinted around 1870, it uses the red color code typical of British cartography to highlight the colonies. The figurative vignettes framing the map celebrate the variety of peoples and resources of British dominion, expressing a clear imperial ideology of superiority, progress, and a "civilizing mission."
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Our reproductions are faithful to the original and printed on fine Amalfi paper.
It is a paper made exclusively from cotton fibers, thick and naturally porous, yet soft to the touch, with characteristic deckled edges that attest to its artisanal craftsmanship.
It is still made today according to ancient medieval techniques in the workshops of Amalfi.
Materials of sublime quality
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Amalfi hand-made paper
Thick, porous, with characteristic deckled edges -
Hand-made frame
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Museum-grade ultra-clear glass
The same ultra-clear glass used in museums
Material of unique quality
Print on handmade Amalfi paper
Sheet size: 40 x 30 cm
Framed: 43 x 33 cm
Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges
Frame: Light brown, made of beech wood and handmade wood pulp
