Mappemonde en deux Hémisphères
Published in 1845, Paris
Directed by geographer J.G. Barbié du Bocage
Printed by Maison Basset, Rue de Seine ⠀

This double-hemisphere world map is more than a cartographic record it is a decorative artwork. Engraved with precision and enhanced by original hand coloring, it reflects both the geographic knowledge and the aesthetic spirit of mid-19th century France. ⠀

Antarctica appears largely unexplored, Australia and Africa are outlined in soft pastels, and the map references the Paris meridian, a distinctly French perspective in cartography.