Ionian Isles and Greece

Cartographer / Artist: J. & F. Tallis / J. Rapkin

Date Created: c. 1851

Medium: Steel engraving with hand coloring

Physical Dimensions: 13.7 × 9.6 inches

Geographic Scope: Greece

Archive Catalog ID: fp5-img-1926

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Greece

This finely executed steel-engraved map depicts Greece and the Ionian Islands during the mid-nineteenth century, published by John Tallis & Company in London, Edinburgh, and Dublin. The map presents a detailed geographic overview of the Greek mainland, the Peloponnese, and the surrounding island chains across the Aegean and Ionian Seas. Delicate outline hand coloring highlights the administrative divisions, particularly distinguishing the Ionian Islands in soft pink. Framed by Tallis's signature ornate arabesque border, the sheet is enriched with several characteristic vignettes drawn by A.H. Wray and engraved by J.B. Allen. Featured views include the Temple of Jupiter Olympus at Athens, an Ancient War Chariot, Modern Greek figures, and Greek Corsairs off Corfu. Engraved by John Rapkin, this plate is renowned as one of the most decorative 19th-century cartographic depictions of Greece.

Condition: Light uniform age-toning and faint handling wear near sheet edges.. Small archival pencil notation in the upper right margin.. Strong impression with vibrant original outline hand-coloring.

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Greecec. 1851

Ionian Isles and Greece

By J. & F. Tallis / J. Rapkin

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1851 Steel engraving with hand coloring by J. & F. Tallis / J. Rapkin documenting Greece. Measures 13.7 × 9.6 inches. Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Steel engraving with hand coloring
Sheet / Plate Size
13.7 × 9.6 inches
Date / Era
c. 1851
Geographic Scope
Greece
Archive Catalog ID
fp5-img-1926
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Light uniform age-toning and faint handling wear near sheet edges.
  • Small archival pencil notation in the upper right margin.
  • Strong impression with vibrant original outline hand-coloring.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

This finely executed steel-engraved map depicts Greece and the Ionian Islands during the mid-nineteenth century, published by John Tallis & Company in London, Edinburgh, and Dublin. The map presents a detailed geographic overview of the Greek mainland, the Peloponnese, and the surrounding island chains across the Aegean and Ionian Seas. Delicate outline hand coloring highlights the administrative divisions, particularly distinguishing the Ionian Islands in soft pink. Framed by Tallis's signature ornate arabesque border, the sheet is enriched with several characteristic vignettes drawn by A.H. Wray and engraved by J.B. Allen. Featured views include the Temple of Jupiter Olympus at Athens, an Ancient War Chariot, Modern Greek figures, and Greek Corsairs off Corfu. Engraved by John Rapkin, this plate is renowned as one of the most decorative 19th-century cartographic depictions of Greece.

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