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Fine Art Print : General Map of Poltava Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and... 1821. Creators: Vasilii Petrovich Piadyshev, Faleleef
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General Map of Poltava Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and... 1821. Creators: Vasilii Petrovich Piadyshev, Faleleef
General Map of Poltava Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them, 1821. This 1821 map of Poltava Provinceis from a larger work, Geograficheskii atlas Rossiiskoi imperii, tsarstva Pol'skogo i velikogo kniazhestva Finliandskogo(Geographical atlas of the Russian Empire, the Kingdom of Poland, and the Grand Duchy of Finland), containing 60 maps of the Russian Empire. Compiled and engraved by Colonel V.P. Piadyshev, it reflects the detailed mapping carried out by Russian military cartographers in the first quarter of the 19th century. The map shows population centers (seven gradations by size), postal stations, roads (four types), state, provincial and district borders, factories, monasteries, and forts. Distances are shown in versts, a Russian measure, now no longer used, equal to 1.07 kilometers.Legends and place-names are in Russian and French. The territory depicted on the map lies within present-day eastern Ukraine
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20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
:"Discover the historical detail of this exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the General Map of Poltava Province from 1821. Created by renowned cartographer Vasilii Petrovich Piadyshev and his assistant Faleleef, this intricately detailed map showcases postal and major roads, stations, and the distance between them in versts. A captivating addition to any home or office, this vintage map transports you back in time, offering a glimpse into the past and a reminder of the rich history of Poltava Province.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This historic map print, titled "General Map of Poltava Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them," dates back to 1821. The map is a part of the larger work, "Geograficheskii atlas Rossiiskoi imperii, tsarstva Pol'skogo i velikogo kniazhestva Finliandskogo" (Geographical atlas of the Russian Empire, the Kingdom of Poland, and the Grand Duchy of Finland), which contained sixty maps of the Russian Empire. Compiled and engraved by Colonel Vasilii Petrovich Piadyshev and Faleleef, this map reflects the meticulous mapping efforts carried out by Russian military cartographers during the first quarter of the 19th century. The map showcases the Poltava Province, which is now part of present-day eastern Ukraine. The territory is depicted with remarkable detail, including population centers (indicated by seven gradations based on size), postal stations, roads (distinguished by four types), state, provincial, and district borders, factories, monasteries, and forts. Distances are denoted in versts, a Russian measure equivalent to 1.07 kilometers. Legends and place-names are presented in both Russian and French, reflecting the multinational character of the Russian Empire during that period. The map offers a fascinating glimpse into the geography and infrastructure of the region during the early 19th century, providing valuable historical context for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the history of Ukraine and Eastern Europe.
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