Old Palestine motor map, 1939

Old Palestine motor map, 1939The 1939 Survey of Palestine Motor Map, produced by the Survey of Palestine, stands as an intricately detailed and educational cartographic masterpiece. This map, crafted by the British Mandate government's land survey department, the Survey of Palestine, offers a comprehensive portrayal of Palestine during a momentous period marked by profound political and social transformations. As the British Mandate drew to a close and the Palestinian people

and the number of Christians in each mission is also indicated

The distorted and abstracted figure

It encompassed parts of present-day Russia

including dripping and splattering paint onto the canvas

The map depicted the routes and discoveries of famous explorers such as Captain James Cook

particularly for its association with the Bible and the events described therein

with the woman's face shown from multiple angles and perspectives

John Walker was a member of the Royal Geographical Society and was involved in geographic education and research during his lifetime

which are thoughtfully depicted on the map

The painting features an abstract composition of vibrant

Their maps were highly regarded and widely used by explorers

He founded one of the most successful cartographic publishing houses of the time