Western Hemisphere (1855)

Highlights

• 1855 Colton Map of the Western Hemisphere — a faithful canvas reproduction of an authentic antique map.
• CHOOSE YOUR SIZE & FORMAT: Pick your dimensions and shape right from this listing — vertical, horizontal, panoramic and square options available.
• MUSEUM-QUALITY GICLEE: Fade-resistant archival inks on premium artist-grade canvas, hand-stretched and gallery-wrapped over a solid 1.5" wood frame, hardware attached and ready to hang.
• A REFINED FOCAL POINT for the living room, bedroom, study, home office or entryway — timeless style with lasting appeal.
• HANDCRAFTED IN THE USA: Made to order in multiple sizes and shapes — a thoughtful, gallery-worthy gift.

Description

This beautifully hand-colored 1855 engraved map by J.H. Colton & Co. of New York presents the Western Hemisphere as a circular hemispheric projection, showcasing North America, South America, Oceania, and surrounding oceans with delicate pastel tints distinguishing countries and territories. The continents are rendered with meticulous period cartographic detail, including regional place names, ocean labels, and latitude lines, reflecting mid-19th-century geographic knowledge. Published in New York, Colton's maps were celebrated as some of the most authoritative American commercial atlases of the era, making this piece a striking blend of scientific document and decorative art.