National Geographic Map of Discovery, Eastern Hemisphere Wall Map (19 x 21 in) (National Geographic Reference Map)

National Geographic Maps

 
9781597750738: National Geographic Map of Discovery, Eastern Hemisphere Wall Map (19 x 21 in) (National Geographic Reference Map)

Synopsis

The colorful and vibrant Map of Discovery of the Eastern Hemisphere wall map makes a unique conversation piece for any library, study, or office. Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia are depicted in this mural by famed American painter N.C. Wyeth. Completed in 1927, it is one of five murals entitled "The Romance of Discovery" that Wyeth painted for Hubbard Memorial Hall, the National Geographic Society's first formal library. The painting includes the historic routes of notable explorers.

The map is packaged in a two inch diameter tube with a label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information.

  • Sheet Size = 19" x 21"

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Founded in 1915 as the Cartographic Group, the first division of National Geographic, National Geographic Maps has been responsible for illustrating the world around us through the art and science of mapmaking.Today, National Geographic Maps continues this mission by creating the world's best wall maps, recreation maps, atlases, and globes which inspire people to care about and explore their world.

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