Melchior Tavernier. Nova totius terrarium orbis. 1643. 1016-B Kiepert's map of the Southwestern

Kiepert's map of the Southwestern United States

The artist's stunning lithographs ranged from portraits to depictions of tribal ceremonies

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and Utah was a remarkable undertaking and in fine art printing it established a new standard

Melchior Tavernier. Nova totius terrarium orbis. 1643. 1016-B Kiepert's map of the SouthwesternMelchior Tavernier (1564 1644) Nova totius terrarium orbis geographica aehydrographica tabulaCopperplate engraving with original outline color Paris,164316 7 8" x 22 7 8" sheet, 28 1 4" x 34 1 4" framed Melchior Tavernier was from a large family of publishers working in Paris during the early years of the seventeenth century. He is probably best known for his publication of a map of the Post Roads of France which was copied many times until the end of