Caption

Map of Europe by Joachim Lelewel (1786–1861), graphic artist; prepared by Helena Gieysztor (1859–1934). Unpublished graphic matrix/plate related to a set of 8 plates prepared for the writings 'Sciences giving knowledge of historical sources' (1st ed., Vilnius: J. Zawadzki, 1822) and a supplement, mentioned by Lelewel as adding 8 plates and a silent landscape sheet in 1822–1823. Date: 1822–1824, Vilnius. Medium: graphics (graphic matrix/graphic plate). Dimensions: height 26.7 cm, width 37.4 cm.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A39_321

License type

Rights managed

Available size

75.2Mb (9.2Mb) / 20.0in x 14.6in / 6000 x 4379 (300dpi)

Keywords

Map Europe Joachim Lelewel 1786–1861 graphic artist prepared Helena Gieysztor 1859–1934 Unpublished graphic matrix plate related set 8 plates prepared writings Sciences giving knowledge historical sources 1st ed Vilnius J Zawadzki 1822 supplement mentioned Lelewel adding 8 plates silent landscape sheet 1822–1823 Date 1822–1824 Medium graphics graphic matrix graphic plate Dimensions height 26.7 cm width 37.4 cm rectangular metal plate mottled weathered surface showing dark brown black patches interspersed areas gray muted copper tones greenish-blue verdigris spots scattered across surface subtle streaks scratches creating textured appearance plate sits neutral gray background small off-white rectangular label affixed near upper right corner.