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Globe on its foot, with geographical details and an almost empty description of the North American continent, 1700 (paper mache)
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Globe on its foot, with geographical details and an almost empty description of the North American continent, 1700 (paper mache)
MMM5468837 Globe on its foot, with geographical details and an almost empty description of the North American continent, 1700 (paper mache) by Delisle, Guillaume (1675-1726); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A terrestrial globe on its base, with geographical details and an almost empty description of the North American continent, but the drawings of the 10 maritime routes of the major exploratory expeditions (e.g. Magellan in 1520, Gaetan 1542, etc.), five oceans are named. Paper mache globe from 1700 by Guillaume Delisle (1675-1726) French cartographer.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This print showcases a paper mache globe from 1700, created by the talented French cartographer Guillaume Delisle. The globe is delicately perched on its base, with intricate geographical details meticulously drawn across its surface.
One striking feature of this piece is the almost empty depiction of the North American continent, highlighting the limited knowledge and exploration of that region during the 17th century. However, what stands out are the drawings of ten maritime routes taken by major exploratory expeditions such as Magellan in 1520 and Gaetan in 1542.
The five oceans are clearly labeled on this globe, emphasizing the vastness and interconnectedness of our world's bodies of water. Each detail on this globe tells a story of discovery and adventure during a time when much of our planet remained uncharted.
As you gaze at this artwork, you can't help but be transported back to an era where cartographers like Delisle were pushing boundaries and expanding our understanding of the world around us. This piece serves as a reminder of both how far we've come in terms of exploration and how much more there is still left to discover.
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