Ambroise Tardieu (1788–1841) – Map of the Gulf of St. Euphemia and the Battlefield of Maida – Carte du Golfe de Ste ...

Ambroise Tardieu (1788–1841) – Map of the Gulf of St. Euphemia and the Battlefield of Maida – Carte du Golfe de Ste Euphemie et du Champ de Bataille de Maida – Copperplate Engraving (c.1820s)
This historical copperplate map titled Carte du Golfe de Ste Euphemie et du Champ de Bataille de Maida presents the coastal and inland geography of the Gulf of Saint Euphemia in Calabria, southern Italy, with a focus on the location of the Battle of Maida, fought on July 4, 1806, during the Napoleonic Wars. The map details villages, elevations, roads, and terrain features relevant to troop movements and engagements between British and French forces. The finely rendered topography exemplifies the military cartographic style of the early 19th century and was engraved by Ambroise Tardieu as part of a larger campaign atlas documenting the Napoleonic Wars in Italy and Germany.Ambroise Tardieu (1788–1841) was a prominent French cartographer and engraver, known for his historical and scientific atlases. As the nephew and successor of Pierre François Tardieu, he carried on the family’s engraving tradition and contributed significantly to the visual documentation of French imperial history. His maps combined technical accuracy with aesthetic clarity and were widely used in educational and governmental publications.Artist or Maker: Ambroise TardieuDimensions: 42 cm x 54 cmMedium: Copperplate EngravingDate: c.1820sCondition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.