1744 Bellin Montreal

1744 Bellin Montreal

         This superior reproduction of the original antique hand colored copperplate engraved map of “Carte De L’Isle De Montreal” was published by Jacques Nicolas Bellin, the Elder (1702-1772), Hydrographer to the Crown of France circa 1757 for the Historie Generale. Bellin surveyed all the known coasts of the world after being appointed Ingénieur Hydrographe de la Marine in the French Hydrographic Service. This finely detailed charting entitled, “Carte De L’Isle De Montreal” shows the island of Montreal , where the city of the same name is located, and which is formed by the St. Lawrence and the river of the Meadows.

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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.

1744 Bellin Montreal

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