The “Map of the World with the possessions of the British Empire coloured in red, c.1870” is a Victorian engraving that visualises the global extent of the empire at the height of its power, from the Canadian Confederation to Australia, by way of India, Africa and the Caribbean. Originally published in Fullarton's Royal Illustrated Atlas (1864) and reprinted around 1870, it uses the red colour coding typical of British cartography to highlight the colonies. The figurative vignettes framing the map celebrate the variety of peoples and resources of British rule, expressing a clear imperial ideology of superiority, progress and “civilising mission”.
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Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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