Claude Joseph Drioux (1820–1898) & Charles Leroy – Carte Générale du Monde Connu des Anciens – Hand-Colored ...

Claude Joseph Drioux (1820–1898) & Charles Leroy – Carte Générale du Monde Connu des Anciens – Hand-Colored Engraving from Atlas Universel en 67 Feuilles (1860)
This beautifully hand-colored engraving, titled Carte Générale du Monde Connu des Anciens, was created by Claude Joseph Drioux and Charles Leroy as part of the Atlas Universel en 67 Feuilles, published in 1860 by Delagrave ; Cie in Paris. The map presents the world as it was known to the ancient civilizations, highlighting the geographic understanding of Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa during antiquity.The map is meticulously detailed, with annotations marking historical regions, significant cities, and major rivers of the ancient world. At the bottom, six detailed inset maps illustrate key regions, including the Mediterranean, Persia, and Egypt. The decorative border and classical typography are characteristic of mid-19th-century French cartographic elegance.Claude Joseph Drioux was a French geographer, historian, and educator known for his work in historical cartography and geography. His collaboration with Charles Leroy produced highly detailed maps that served both educational and scholarly purposes. This map is a perfect representation of the historical understanding of the world before the Age of Exploration, reflecting both artistic craftsmanship and scientific knowledge of the time.Provenance: Published in Atlas Universel en 67 Feuilles by Delagrave ; Cie, Paris, 1860.Artist or Maker: Claude Joseph Drioux (1820–1898) ; Charles LeroyDimensions: 47 cm x 61 cmMedium: Hand-Colored EngravingDate: 1860Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.