Antique map of Asia, 1704

Antique map of Asia, 1704Nicolas de Fer (1646 1720) was a French cartographer and geographer who was active during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He came from a family of mapmakers and established himself as one of the leading cartographers of his time. In 1704, Nicolas de Fer published a map titled "L'Asie dresse selon les dernires relations et suivant les nouvelles dcouvertes dont les points principaux sont placs sur les observations de Mrs. de l'Acadmie Royale des

The use of bright

which is reflected in the balanced composition of the painting

walking on a path towards the horizon

" published by van der Aa around 1720

is a recurring theme in Picasso's work

which was produced by the Maeght Gallery in Paris

monochromatic background

It is also notable for its contrast with Picasso's earlier

and is considered one of his most significant works from the period of the 1960s

His work has helped to shed light on a little-known period in Armenian history

Visscher's cartographic expertise is further evident in the inclusion of towns

and educational institutions