1745 (Made)
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Topographical map with a view of a gorge inset.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Engraving on paper |
| Brief description | Anonymous. Engraving of the Maranon or Amazon with view of a gorge. |
| Physical description | Topographical map with a view of a gorge inset. |
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| Credit line | Presented by B. H. Webb, Esq. |
| Object history | The Maranon River in Peru is the main starting source of the Amazon River. It is the second largest river in Peru. The Pongo de Manseriche is a gorge with many rocks and torrents, where the Maranon runs through before reaching the Amazon Basin. This map could possibly be related to the expedition undertaken by Frenchman Charles Marie de la Condamine in 1743, which was considered the first scientific exploration of the Amazon. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design, Accessions 1913, London: Printed for His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1914 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.511-1913 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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