1781 Des Barres Coast of New England Framed Premium Gallery Wrap Canvas
Proudly showcase Vineyard maritime history in your offshore cottage or your mainland home with this significant 18th century nautical chart.
Prior to the American Revolution, European charts of North America were incomplete and inaccurate. Des Barres’ publication of The Atlantic Neptune created nautical charts unlike any that had been previously attempted. His 1781 Coast of New England is a broad but very accurate delineation of the New England coast from Cape Cod to Bar Harbor. Commissioned by the British Admiralty, the work is one of the most significant contributions to marine cartography of the North American coast produced in the eighteenth century. Based on contemporary surveys, the detailed charts in the Atlantic Neptune cover the coast from Newfoundland to Carolina depicting every island, cape, bay and harbor.
Every frame is built with a solid face to support the canvas and prevent deforming.
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Details
.: 100% Cotton fabric
.: Recycled plastic frame
.: High image quality and detail
.: For indoor use
Key features
100% Cotton rag
Lifelong color guarantee
Pre-installed hanging hardware
Care instructions
If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
Attribution
Map reproduction courtesy of the Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library
