1710 Van der Aa Africa

         This superb reproduction of the beautifully hand colored copperplate engraving of “Africa” was published by Pierre (Pieter) Vander Aa in 1727. Although this map reflects some attempts being made at the time to revise the mapping of the interior of the continent from the days of Ptolemy, much of his mistaken postulations are retained, if moved about somewhat, such as the lakes of Zaire and Zafflan. The map is complimented by a beautiful cartouche of a Nubian maiden and wildlife common to the continent.

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What is a Mirrored Print & Gallery Wrap?

Canvas for Gallery Wrap

Take a good look at your print. The edges are mirrored, so that, the complete image is shown on the face of the frame once it is wrapped. In other words, You don’t lose any of the artwork. Our 2½” mirrored borders, allow your finished product to have a variety of thickness up to 2” deep. Therefore, make sure you choose an experienced framer who can make the frame to the exact specs of your custom print.

Hand-made Rattan Frames

Though the design has changed over the years, we commission these Rattan frames through a small family owned company in The Philippines. Your frame is the result of trial and error of the last 20 years! Rattan is a vine-like Palm that requires forest cover in order to thrive. Rattan grows throughout the jungle for over a quarter of a mile. Its trunk can span a diameter of over two inches down to the thickness of a human hair. The harvester’s collection process is performed by hand by a simple machete. Ultimately, the rattan vine cannot survive without the forest. Rattan quickly regenerates. As a result, this method of harvesting protects the destruction of the forest.

1710 Van der Aa Africa

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