Carte de la Partie Supérieure de l'Inde en deçà du Gange

Cartographer / Artist: Rigobert Bonne

Date Created: c. 1780

Medium: Copperplate engraving with hand coloring

Physical Dimensions: 14.9 × 9.0 inches

Geographic Scope: Northern India, Bengal, Mughal Empire

Archive Catalog ID: fp9-img-2228

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Renaissance & Classical European Cartography

This finely detailed late 18th-century French copperplate map by Rigobert Bonne depicts Northern India and the heartland of the Mughal Empire, stretching from the western coast of Concan and Gujarat across to Bengal, Assam, and northern regions bordering Tibet. An inset map in the corner highlights the complex hydrography of the Mouths of the Ganges (Bouches du Gange), illustrating key river routes, anchorages, and coastal settlements essential for maritime trade. Rigobert Bonne, serving as the Hydrographer to the Royal Navy of France, was renowned for his geographical precision and clear cartographic style. The map delineates major regional kingdoms, provincial borders, mountain ranges, and prominent urban centers such as Delhi, Agra, Calcutta, and Surat, offering a comprehensive view of the subcontinent during a pivotal period of European mercantile expansion.

Condition: Light uniform age toning with minor scattered foxing along outer margins.. Original hand-colored outline remains vivid and well-defined.. Minor edge wear and handling creases along sheet margins, not affecting the printed image.

Carte de la Partie Supérieure de l'Inde en deçà du Gange
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Renaissance & Classical European Cartographyc. 1780

Carte de la Partie Supérieure de l'Inde en deçà du Gange

By Rigobert Bonne

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1780 Copperplate engraving with hand coloring by Rigobert Bonne documenting Northern India, Bengal, Mughal Empire. Measures 14.9 × 9.0 inches. Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Copperplate engraving with hand coloring
Sheet / Plate Size
14.9 × 9.0 inches
Date / Era
c. 1780
Geographic Scope
Northern India, Bengal, Mughal Empire
Archive Catalog ID
fp9-img-2228
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Light uniform age toning with minor scattered foxing along outer margins.
  • Original hand-colored outline remains vivid and well-defined.
  • Minor edge wear and handling creases along sheet margins, not affecting the printed image.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

This finely detailed late 18th-century French copperplate map by Rigobert Bonne depicts Northern India and the heartland of the Mughal Empire, stretching from the western coast of Concan and Gujarat across to Bengal, Assam, and northern regions bordering Tibet. An inset map in the corner highlights the complex hydrography of the Mouths of the Ganges (Bouches du Gange), illustrating key river routes, anchorages, and coastal settlements essential for maritime trade. Rigobert Bonne, serving as the Hydrographer to the Royal Navy of France, was renowned for his geographical precision and clear cartographic style. The map delineates major regional kingdoms, provincial borders, mountain ranges, and prominent urban centers such as Delhi, Agra, Calcutta, and Surat, offering a comprehensive view of the subcontinent during a pivotal period of European mercantile expansion.

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