{"product_id":"1740-homann-heirs-map-of-china-print","title":"1740 Homann Heirs Map of China Print - Nuremberg Qing Empire Provinces Jesuit Survey Enlightenment - Georgian Era - Archival Print","description":"Feature Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1740 China Map Qing Empire Provinces Print. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePREMIUM GALLERY PAPER: Heavyweight fine art paper with non-reflective matte finish eliminates glare while delivering museum-grade appearance and lasting durability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDating to around 1740, this map by the famed Homann Heirs of Nuremberg unveils the Chinese empire to Europe at the height of the Enlightenment. It lays out provinces, mountains, and waterways across a colossal expanse, capturing an era when the West hungered to picture the farthest reaches of Asia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Homann Heirs counted among Germany's premier map publishers, successors to a house that supplied much of the continent with geography. Their depiction of China relied on surveys the Kangxi emperor had ordered from Jesuit missionaries, findings later relayed to the West by French royal geographers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat lineage gave the map an accuracy uncommon for its day, picturing the empire with a precision few earlier European efforts could match. Stately cartouches frame the composition, while Latin lettering identifies the provinces, marrying meticulous geography with the polished aesthetic of the German workshop tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNearly three centuries old, this magnificent map stands as a testament to an age when Europe sought to fathom the wealth of the East, offering a window into how the Western world envisioned China. A masterful centerpiece for collectors of antique Asian cartography, it rewards a lifetime of close study.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Historic Prints","offers":[{"title":"18x24 Inch","offer_id":67721363914941,"sku":"ENMAP0827_1824L","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x30 Inch","offer_id":67721363947709,"sku":"ENMAP0827_2430L","price":82.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/5459\/3725\/files\/1Eg0ARj90r-lEWOTbDCaxPlK6plYX2ea9_w1000.jpg?v=1791603173","url":"https:\/\/historicprints.com\/es\/products\/1740-homann-heirs-map-of-china-print","provider":"Historic Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}