1771 Bellin, Carte du Paraguay, [ Brazil, Peru, Chile, Uruguay ] map

Carte du Paraguay et des Pays voisins.

Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Paris (1771). Copper engraved map. Hand coloured. Sheet dimensions [260 x 350mm]. Map dimensions [220 x 320mm]. Folds as issued.

Map focuses on Paraguay, but also shows surrounding countries such as Brazil, Peru, Chile. Mountain ranges are detailed, as well as bodies of water, and names of towns. Beautiful pastel colours differentiate each country. 

Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772) was a French geographer and hydrographer. Over the course of his career, he was the official hydrographer for France's hydrographic office and he also worked for the Royal Society of London. Bellin's high standard of accuracy pushed France to the forefront of European cartography and geography, and influenced many mapmakers of the time.