Blome. Geography (c1678-1700) 

Title

Engraving: “Geography”

Maker

Artist/ cartographer: Richard Blome

Engraver: Unknown

Printer/ publisher: Unknown

Material

Laid paper, ink, watercolor

Origin

England

Date:

c. 1678-1700

Dimensions:

Paper- 16 ½” X10 ¼”

Plate- 15 ¾” X 10”

Image- 15 1/16” X 9 ¼”

Description:

Hand-colored engraving: Geography [title]. | To the R^t Hon^ble George Berkeley L^d Berkeley, Mawbray, Seagrave & Bruce, Baron of Bruce Castle, & Earle of Berkeley, & one of the Lords of his Majestyes most Hon^ble Privi Councell &c. Anno Dom. 1678 This Plate is humb^ly/ Dedicated by Ric^d Blome. [upper left corner].| A coat of arms (probably Berkeley) and a bishop’s miter [upper right corner]  | The western and eastern hemispheres. [center]  | Figure of the map maker with putti holding amap. [lower left corner]  | Male figure measuring the globe with compass. [lower right corner]

Source:

Gift, in memory of Lieut. (Senior Grade) Ellegood Vaughan Griffin, Jr. U.S.N.R (1928-1959).

Relation:

Companion to print “Navigation” (TP.1959.024.001B) by Richard Blome.

Comments:

English cartographer Richard Blome (died 1707) is best known for his county maps decorated with cartouches and coats of arms.

Language:

En

Rights:

Permission to use the photograph must be obtained in writing from Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens, New Bern, North Carolina. It must be accompanied by the caption” From the collection of Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens, New Bern, North Carolina; North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, Division of Archive and History.”

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