Antique engraved double-hemisphere world map with ornate scroll borders, a small globe at the bottom center, and labeled continents on a cream background.

Double-hemisphere world map with rococo cartouches, 18th century

An engraved double-hemisphere world map shows the Western and Eastern Hemispheres side by side, with coastlines, rivers and labelled regions in fine line work. Ornate scrolling cartouches frame the title at top and a small globe sits at bottom centre.

Artist: Unknown
Date: [1785]
Medium: Engravings Maps
Source: Wellcome Collection
Size: 4000 × 2608 px

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Public domain · Wellcome Collection marks it Public Domain Mark; made by 1785.
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: Public Domain Mark (Wellcome Collection)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Wellcome Collection

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Double-hemisphere world map with rococo cartouches, 18th century

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