Antique Map of Brazil Extending South to the Mouth of the Rio de la Plata

Antique map titled 'Carte du Brésil'. Beautiful map of Brazil extending south to the mouth of the Rio de la Plata and Buenos-Aires in Argentina. Published by Tardieu, 1821.

Pierre Antoine Tardieu (1784-1869), also known to sign his works as PF Tardieu, was a prolific French map engraver and geographer. The Tardieu family, based in Paris, was well known for their talent in engraving, cartography, and illustration. Pierre Antoine’s father, Antoine Francois Tardieu, was an established cartographer who published numerous atlases. His son is said to have collaborated with him for many years before establishing his own independent career.

Condition: Good. General age-related toning. Original folding line. Minor wear and foxing, blank verso. Please study images carefully.

Date: 1821

Overall size: 44 x 59.2 cm.