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Step into the captivating world of 19th-century cartography with the original 1871 map titled “(Scandinavia) Sweden & Norway, Denmark, and the Baltic,” a masterwork from the esteemed Scottish cartographer John Bartholomew. This hand-colored, double-page engraving was created during a period of great geographic curiosity and precision, reflecting the era’s quest to document and understand the intricate tapestry of Northern Europe. Bartholomew’s map is not merely a navigational tool; it is a visual narrative that elegantly unites the political and physical landscapes of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and the surrounding Baltic region, providing a detailed glimpse into the administrative and natural world as it was understood in the late Victorian age.
John Bartholomew, Jr., the visionary behind this map, was a pioneer in the art and science of cartography. Building upon the legacy of his father’s renowned Edinburgh-based cartographical firm, Bartholomew introduced innovative color contouring techniques to denote elevation—a practice that would later become standard across the discipline. His work was marked by a commitment to both accuracy and artistry, as evidenced by the map’s meticulous hachures that bring the Scandinavian Mountains (Scandes) and other rugged terrains to life. The map’s alignment with the Greenwich prime meridian further underscores Bartholomew’s dedication to contemporary navigational standards and global connectivity.
This map is a rich tableau of the region’s natural and political features. The winding coastlines of the Baltic Sea, the dramatic fjords of Norway, and the sprawling lakes of Sweden—such as Vänern and Vättern—are all rendered with exceptional clarity. Major rivers, canals, and the intricate network of roads thread through the landscape, while the borders between Sweden, Norway, and Denmark are crisply delineated, reflecting the era’s political realities. The depiction of key straits and waterways, including the Skagerrak, Kattegat, and Øresund, highlights the strategic maritime importance of the region, connecting the North Sea to the heart of the Baltic.
Beyond its natural wonders, the map is a vibrant record of human settlement and ambition. Cities such as Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo (then Christiania), Gothenburg, and Bergen stand out as beacons of commerce, culture, and governance. Smaller towns and regional centers—ranging from Uppsala and Malmö in Sweden to Aarhus and Odense in Denmark—are meticulously plotted, offering a fascinating snapshot of urban development in the 19th century. Each settlement is set within its provincial or county context, providing a layered understanding of the region’s administrative structure and the interplay between geography and society.
Historically, this map is a window into a transformative era for Scandinavia and the Baltic, a time when national identities were being forged and borders carefully negotiated. It was published as part of Fullarton’s celebrated “Descriptive Hand Atlas of the World,” a compendium designed to educate and inspire, replete with statistical tables and insightful commentary. Today, Bartholomew’s map endures as both a scholarly resource and a work of art—an enduring testament to the meticulous craftsmanship, scientific rigor, and aesthetic sensibility that defined one of cartography’s golden ages.
Cities and towns on this map
- Sweden
- Stockholm
- Gothenburg (Göteborg)
- Malmö
- Uppsala
- Västerås
- Örebro
- Linköping
- Helsingborg
- Norrköping
- Jönköping
- Lund
- Gävle
- Borås
- Eskilstuna
- Sundsvall
- Karlstad
- Halmstad
- Växjö
- Karlskrona
- Luleå
- Kristianstad
- Skövde
- Trollhättan
- Södertälje
- Kalmar
- Falun
- Östersund
- Umeå
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Visby
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Norway
- Oslo (Christiania/Kristiania)
- Bergen
- Stavanger
- Trondheim (Trondhjem)
- Drammen
- Fredrikstad
- Kristiansand
- Tromsø
- Ålesund
- Bodø
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Hamar
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Denmark
- Copenhagen (Kjøbenhavn)
- Aarhus (Aarhuus)
- Odense
- Aalborg (Aalborg)
- Esbjerg
- Randers
- Kolding
- Horsens
- Vejle
- Roskilde
- Helsingør
Notable Features & Landmarks
- Baltic Sea
- Gulf of Bothnia
- Gulf of Finland
- North Sea
- Skagerrak
- Kattegat
- Øresund (The Sound)
- Major lakes (e.g., Vänern, Vättern in Sweden, Mjøsa in Norway)
- International borders between Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and neighboring regions
- Internal provincial and county borders within Sweden and Norway
- Scandinavian Mountains (Scandes)
- Hachures used to indicate mountainous and elevated terrain
- Prime meridian indicated at Greenwich
- Rivers and canals clearly marked
- Detailed coastlines and islands in the Baltic and North Sea
Historical and design context
- Created in 1871 by John Bartholomew, a renowned Scottish cartographer
- Published as part of Fullarton’s “Descriptive Hand Atlas of the World”
- Double-page, engraved, hand-colored map with meticulous craftsmanship
- Innovative use of color contouring to denote elevations, pioneered by Bartholomew
- Relief illustrated using hachures for a three-dimensional terrain effect
- Prime meridian set at Greenwich, aligning with 19th-century navigation standards
- Comprehensive depiction of political and administrative divisions, including borders, provinces, and counties
- Rich tableau of natural and political features reflecting late 19th-century Northern Europe
- Part of a celebrated atlas designed to educate and inspire, with accompanying descriptions and statistical tables
- A collectible artifact that exemplifies the golden age of cartography
Please double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.
This map looks great at every size, but I always recommend going for a larger size if you have space. That way you can easily make out all of the details.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
The model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this map.
The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.
If you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my collection of the best old maps to see if something else catches your eye.
Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.
This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.
This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.
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Step into the captivating world of 19th-century cartography with the original 1871 map titled “(Scandinavia) Sweden & Norway, Denmark, and the Baltic,” a masterwork from the esteemed Scottish cartographer John Bartholomew. This hand-colored, double-page engraving was created during a period of great geographic curiosity and precision, reflecting the era’s quest to document and understand the intricate tapestry of Northern Europe. Bartholomew’s map is not merely a navigational tool; it is a visual narrative that elegantly unites the political and physical landscapes of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and the surrounding Baltic region, providing a detailed glimpse into the administrative and natural world as it was understood in the late Victorian age.
John Bartholomew, Jr., the visionary behind this map, was a pioneer in the art and science of cartography. Building upon the legacy of his father’s renowned Edinburgh-based cartographical firm, Bartholomew introduced innovative color contouring techniques to denote elevation—a practice that would later become standard across the discipline. His work was marked by a commitment to both accuracy and artistry, as evidenced by the map’s meticulous hachures that bring the Scandinavian Mountains (Scandes) and other rugged terrains to life. The map’s alignment with the Greenwich prime meridian further underscores Bartholomew’s dedication to contemporary navigational standards and global connectivity.
This map is a rich tableau of the region’s natural and political features. The winding coastlines of the Baltic Sea, the dramatic fjords of Norway, and the sprawling lakes of Sweden—such as Vänern and Vättern—are all rendered with exceptional clarity. Major rivers, canals, and the intricate network of roads thread through the landscape, while the borders between Sweden, Norway, and Denmark are crisply delineated, reflecting the era’s political realities. The depiction of key straits and waterways, including the Skagerrak, Kattegat, and Øresund, highlights the strategic maritime importance of the region, connecting the North Sea to the heart of the Baltic.
Beyond its natural wonders, the map is a vibrant record of human settlement and ambition. Cities such as Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo (then Christiania), Gothenburg, and Bergen stand out as beacons of commerce, culture, and governance. Smaller towns and regional centers—ranging from Uppsala and Malmö in Sweden to Aarhus and Odense in Denmark—are meticulously plotted, offering a fascinating snapshot of urban development in the 19th century. Each settlement is set within its provincial or county context, providing a layered understanding of the region’s administrative structure and the interplay between geography and society.
Historically, this map is a window into a transformative era for Scandinavia and the Baltic, a time when national identities were being forged and borders carefully negotiated. It was published as part of Fullarton’s celebrated “Descriptive Hand Atlas of the World,” a compendium designed to educate and inspire, replete with statistical tables and insightful commentary. Today, Bartholomew’s map endures as both a scholarly resource and a work of art—an enduring testament to the meticulous craftsmanship, scientific rigor, and aesthetic sensibility that defined one of cartography’s golden ages.
Cities and towns on this map
- Sweden
- Stockholm
- Gothenburg (Göteborg)
- Malmö
- Uppsala
- Västerås
- Örebro
- Linköping
- Helsingborg
- Norrköping
- Jönköping
- Lund
- Gävle
- Borås
- Eskilstuna
- Sundsvall
- Karlstad
- Halmstad
- Växjö
- Karlskrona
- Luleå
- Kristianstad
- Skövde
- Trollhättan
- Södertälje
- Kalmar
- Falun
- Östersund
- Umeå
-
Visby
-
Norway
- Oslo (Christiania/Kristiania)
- Bergen
- Stavanger
- Trondheim (Trondhjem)
- Drammen
- Fredrikstad
- Kristiansand
- Tromsø
- Ålesund
- Bodø
-
Hamar
-
Denmark
- Copenhagen (Kjøbenhavn)
- Aarhus (Aarhuus)
- Odense
- Aalborg (Aalborg)
- Esbjerg
- Randers
- Kolding
- Horsens
- Vejle
- Roskilde
- Helsingør
Notable Features & Landmarks
- Baltic Sea
- Gulf of Bothnia
- Gulf of Finland
- North Sea
- Skagerrak
- Kattegat
- Øresund (The Sound)
- Major lakes (e.g., Vänern, Vättern in Sweden, Mjøsa in Norway)
- International borders between Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and neighboring regions
- Internal provincial and county borders within Sweden and Norway
- Scandinavian Mountains (Scandes)
- Hachures used to indicate mountainous and elevated terrain
- Prime meridian indicated at Greenwich
- Rivers and canals clearly marked
- Detailed coastlines and islands in the Baltic and North Sea
Historical and design context
- Created in 1871 by John Bartholomew, a renowned Scottish cartographer
- Published as part of Fullarton’s “Descriptive Hand Atlas of the World”
- Double-page, engraved, hand-colored map with meticulous craftsmanship
- Innovative use of color contouring to denote elevations, pioneered by Bartholomew
- Relief illustrated using hachures for a three-dimensional terrain effect
- Prime meridian set at Greenwich, aligning with 19th-century navigation standards
- Comprehensive depiction of political and administrative divisions, including borders, provinces, and counties
- Rich tableau of natural and political features reflecting late 19th-century Northern Europe
- Part of a celebrated atlas designed to educate and inspire, with accompanying descriptions and statistical tables
- A collectible artifact that exemplifies the golden age of cartography
Please double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.
This map looks great at every size, but I always recommend going for a larger size if you have space. That way you can easily make out all of the details.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
The model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this map.
The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.
If you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my collection of the best old maps to see if something else catches your eye.
Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.
This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.
This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.
This map is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The map is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present a map without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas maps and explore the differences between my different finishes.
For something truly unique, this map is also available in "Unique 3D", our trademarked process that dramatically transforms the map so that it has a wonderful sense of depth. We combine the original map with detailed topography and elevation data, so that mountains and the terrain really "pop". For more info and examples of 3D maps, check my Unique 3D page.
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Mi marco estándar es un marco de madera de fresno negro estilo galería. Es simple y tiene un aspecto bastante moderno. Mi marco estándar tiene alrededor de 20 mm (0.8 in) de ancho.
Utilizo acrílico super claro (perspex/acrylite) para el vidrio del marco. Es más ligero y seguro que el vidrio, y se ve mejor, ya que la reflectividad es menor.
Seis colores de marco estándar están disponibles de forma gratuita (negro, marrón oscuro, gris oscuro, roble, blanco y oro antiguo).El enmarcado y montaje/matizado personalizado está disponible si buscas algo diferente.
La mayoría de los mapas, arte e ilustraciones también están disponibles como un lienzo enmarcado. Utilizamos lienzo de algodón mate (no brillante), lo estiramos sobre un marco de madera de caja de origen sostenible, y luego 'flotamos' la pieza dentro de un marco de madera. El resultado final es bastante hermoso, y no hay cristal que se interponga.
Todos los marcos se proporcionan "listos para colgar", con una cuerda o soportes en la parte posterior. Los marcos muy grandes tendrán placas de colgar de alta resistencia y/o un listón de montaje. Si tienes alguna pregunta, por favor ponte en contacto.
Mira algunos ejemplos de mis mapas enmarcados y mapas en lienzo enmarcados.
Alternativamente, también puedo proporcionar mapas antiguos y obras de arte en lienzo, tablero de espuma, papel de algodón y otros materiales.
Si deseas enmarcar tu mapa o obra de arte tú mismo, por favor lee mi guía de tamaños primero.
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Los mapas antiguos en lienzo son una alternativa interesante a los mapas enmarcados convencionalmente. Dependiendo de tu gusto personal y la decoración de la habitación, los mapas en lienzo pueden "destacar" un poco más que un mapa enmarcado.
Mis mapas son reproducciones de mapas originales de altísima calidad.
Obtengo mapas originales y raros de bibliotecas, casas de subastas y colecciones privadas de todo el mundo, los restauro en mi taller de Londres y luego uso tintas e impresoras giclée especializadas para crear hermosos mapas que lucen incluso mejor que el original.
Mis mapas están impresos en papel de archivo mate (no brillante) sin ácido que se siente de muy alta calidad y casi como una tarjeta. En términos técnicos, el peso/grosor del papel es de 10 mil/200 g/m². Es perfecto para enmarcar.
Imprimo con tintas pigmentadas Epson ultrachrome giclée UV resistentes a la decoloración, algunas de las mejores tintas que puedes encontrar.
yo también puedo hacer mapas sobre lienzo, trapo de algodón y otros materiales exóticos.
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Personalización de mapas
Si está buscando el regalo perfecto de aniversario o inauguración de la casa, puedo personalizar su mapa para hacerlo verdaderamente único. Por ejemplo, puedo agregar un mensaje corto, resaltar una ubicación importante o agregar el escudo de armas de su familia.
Las opciones son casi infinitas. Por favor mira mi página de personalización de mapas para ver algunos maravillosos ejemplos de lo que es posible.
Para pedir un mapa personalizado, seleccione "personalizar su mapa" antes de agregarlo a su carrito.
Ponerse en contacto si buscas personalizaciones y personalizaciones más complejas.
Envejecimiento del mapa
A lo largo de los años, los clientes me han preguntado cientos de veces si podían comprar un mapa que se viera uniforme. más viejo.
Bueno, ahora puedes hacerlo seleccionando Envejecido antes de agregar un mapa a tu carrito.
Todas las fotografías de productos que ve en esta página muestran el mapa en su forma original. Así es como se ve el mapa hoy.
Si selecciona Envejecido, envejeceré su mapa a mano, usando un proceso especial y único desarrollado a través de años de estudiar mapas antiguos, hablar con investigadores para comprender la química del envejecimiento del papel y, por supuesto... ¡mucha práctica!
Si no estás seguro, quédate con el color original del mapa. Si quieres algo un poco más oscuro y más viejo buscando, opte por Envejecido.
Si no estás satisfecho con tu pedido por cualquier motivo, contáctame para un reembolso sin complicaciones.
Estoy muy seguro de que te gustará tu mapa restaurado o impresión artística. He estado haciendo esto desde 1984. Soy un vendedor de 5 estrellas en Etsy. He vendido decenas de miles de mapas e impresiones artísticas y tengo más de 4,000 reseñas reales de 5 estrellas.
Utilizo un proceso único para restaurar mapas y obras de arte que consume mucho tiempo y mano de obra. Encontrar los mapas e ilustraciones originales puede llevar meses. Utilizo tecnología de última generación y extremadamente cara para escanear y restaurarlos. Como resultado, garantizo que mis mapas y impresiones artísticas son superiores a los demás - por eso puedo ofrecer un reembolso sin complicaciones.
Casi todos mis mapas e impresiones artísticas se ven increíbles en tamaños grandes (200 cm, 6.5 pies+) y también puedo enmarcarlos y entregártelos a través de un servicio de mensajería especial de gran tamaño. Contáctame para discutir tus necesidades específicas.
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