1719 Henri Chatelain Antique Map & Views of The African Island of Madagascar Switzerland and engraved by Robert Bénard

and engraved by Robert Bénard were included in the natural history volume of Diderot and Alembert’s Encyclopédie

Magdalena (Fatu Hiva)

He exhibited some 400 pictures in watercolour and oil exhibited at the various societies

Especially striking the form of Sakhalin that hitherto – but also still on the Truscot map of 1776 – appears far more stocky

In 1772 he was commissioned to lead another scientific expedition on behalf of the Royal Society

1719 Henri Chatelain Antique Map & Views of The African Island of Madagascar Switzerland and engraved by Robert BénardTitle : Carte De L isle de Madagascar dite aujourd hui L Ile Daufine Date : 1719 Condition: (A) Very Good Condition Ref: 50631 Size: 20in x 17 1 2in (510mm x 440mm) Description: This large original copper plate engraved antique map with views of the Island of Madagascar, Southern Africa with 11 vignettes of peoples & views of the island was published by Henri Abraham Chatelain in 1719, in his famous Atlas Historique. General Definitions: Paper