| Method | Copper engraved with hand colour |
| Artist | Owen, John and Bowen, Emanuel |
| Published | [London, c. 1720] |
| Dimensions | 182 x 117mm |
| Notes |
A finely engraved and decorative print of the arms of the colleges of Oxford University from 'Britannia Depicta'. Undoubtedly, one of the most popular atlases of the early eighteenth century was that with maps engraved by Emanuel Bowen for John Owen's 'Britannia Depicta' - a pocket-sized atlas of county maps and strip road maps, based on John Ogilby's famous road book of 1675, and first published in 1720. The maps are immensely detailed and finely engraved, and include, within decorated cartouches, information regarding market days, distances and such like pertaining to the county shown. The verso shows a three-panel strip map of the road from Malmsbury to Bristol. Bowen, Emanuel (c.1693-1767) was one of the leading eighteenth century map and print sellers and engravers in London. Appointed Engraver of maps to George II of England and possibly Louis XV of France. His apprentices included Thomas Kitchin and Thomas Jeffreys. He collaborated with other map makers of his time, including the Bowles family and John Owen. Condition: Light toning to sheet edges. |
| Framing | mounted |
| Price | £125.00 |
| Stock ID | 53410 |