Lemnos | Nautical Map Maps An attractive Nineteenth Century depiction

An attractive Nineteenth Century depiction of the island of Kea featuring its medieval castle

Gouffier was granted membership to the Académie Française and subsequently became the Ambassador of Constantinople

Engraving Medium: Copperplate Engraving with original hand color

Engraving Medium: Copperplate Engraving

Date: 1782

Lemnos | Nautical Map Maps An attractive Nineteenth Century depictionA large and impressive nautical map, of the port of Lemnos, featuring water depths and a decorative cartouche with nautical equipment. Original engraving from C. Gouffiers Voyage Pittoresque de la Grce, with the publication date appearing in the lower left corner. Auguste de Choiseul Gouffier whose passion for ancient Greece led him to travel to the country in 1776 accompanied by an entourage of prominent artists and scholars. His monumental