Produced and published by one of the most prominent and prolific British mapmaking companies, the Adam and Charles Black firm, this stunning depiction of central South American in the nineteenth century shows the region in a period of significant growth, transition, and evolution. The firm was most famous for its publication of the Encyclopedia Britannica for more than eight decades and produced a wide range of materials from maps to books and educational materials. The firm was founded in 1807 and continues to create works to this day.Brazil gained independence from Portugal in 1825 though the European nationās influences have become part of the cultural traditions throughout the country and remain a critical part of Brazilian identity. Uruguay to the South gained independence from Spain five years later and was undergoing a significant political transformation at the time of this publication. This map was produced following the conclusion of the Paraguayan War, which saw the nation lose thirty-three percent of its territory to Argentina and Brazil and remains the longest conflict in South America.Guyana to the North would not gain independence from British colonial rule until 1966 and remains the only country in South America where the official language is English. British influence remains a cultural cornerstone in the nation and can be seen in the classic architecture. This unique depiction bears a distinctive style and unique aesthetic that immediately transforms the viewer back in time, creating an indelible bond between the past and present.Our museum quality giclee print comes printed with archival ink on premium heavyweight matte paper.
