Map of South America (Amérique Méridionale).
Engraved by Auguste Ambroise Tardieu (Paris, 1818 - Paris, 1879), reviewed and corrected by Alexandre Vuillemin (1812-1880).
Published by Furne in 1858.
Size: 53x43 cms.
Ambroise Tardieu (2 March 1788, in Paris – 17 January 1841, in Paris) was an eminent French cartographer and engraver, and is celebrated for his version of John Arrowsmith's 1806 map of the United States.
Alexandre Vuillemin (1812-1880) was a prominent 19th century French cartographer and editor based in Paris. He produced a number of atlases, and his maps are noted for the frequent use of extensive margin illustrations – vignettes, famous people, and views of cities. His atlases were popular, and many went through multiple editions.