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Johann Homann: Regionis quae est circa Londinum, specialis representatio geographica, ex autographo majori Londinensi desumta, curantibus HOMANIANIS Heredibus, 1741.   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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Johann Homann  (1664–1724)  wikidata:Q62706
 
Johann Homann
Alternative names
Johann Baptist Homann; Ioannis Baptista Homann; Johann-Baptista Homann; Johann Baptista Homann
Description German cartographer, publisher and copperplate engraver
Date of birth/death 20 March 1664 Edit this at Wikidata 1 July 1724 Edit this at Wikidata
Location of birth/death Kammlach Nuremberg
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Nuremberg Edit this at Wikidata
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artist QS:P170,Q62706
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Regionis quae est circa Londinum, specialis representatio geographica, ex autographo majori Londinensi desumta, curantibus HOMANIANIS Heredibus, 1741.
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English: A fine example of Homann Heirs’ iconic 1741 map of London and its environs. Based heavily upon an earlier map of the region by Thomas Bowles, this map covers the London area from Berkshire (including Windsor Castle) in the west to Shamel in the east, extending north north as far as Bedford. Specifically focuses on Hertfordshire, Middlesex, Surrey, Essex and Kent. Offers extraordinary detail throughout, showing roadways, villages, London Streets, estates, and in many cases, individual homes. The lower portion of the sheet is dominated by a dramatic bird's-eye view of London and Westminster from Southwark across the Thames. View reveals a densely populated showing numerous boats, barges, and sailing vessels.
Date 1741 (dated)
Dimensions height: 20 in (50.8 cm); width: 22.5 in (57.1 cm)
dimensions QS:P2048,20U218593
dimensions QS:P2049,22.5U218593
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Geographicus link: London-homann-1741
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