18th century decorative map of Ireland

BRION DE LA TOUR, Louis.

L'Irlande divisée Par Provinces Civiles et Ecclesiastiques.
Paris, Desnos, 1766. Original wash colour. 285 x 485mm,

From the 'Géographie Moderne Historique et Politique'. With an elaborate rococo border populated with cherubs engaged in various activities related to mapmaking and with trophies composed of the mapmakers tools. Flanked by two strips of descriptive text pasted on, which relate to the government and aristocracy of Ireland.


Stock ID : 7547