Brion de la Tour Map of North America and South America (1764) Wall Map

Empires, Coasts & Frontiers — Brion de la Tour: North & South America Wall Map (1764)

A mid-eighteenth-century view of the New World, rendered with elegance and restraint. This sheet by Louis Brion de la Tour—titled in French L’Amérique dressée pour l’étude de la Géographie—brings North and South America into sharp focus. Continental outlines, colonial-era borders, principal towns and ports, and rivers and coastlines are set out in clean, legible cartography that rewards both room-distance viewing and close study. It’s the fabric of the Americas in 1764—explored, contested, and unmistakably of its era—made to study, admire, and display.

More Than a Map – A Testament to History

This isn’t just wall art—it’s a reference frame for how the Atlantic world traded, settled, and changed in the mid-1700s. Every line and label records the age of empire and exploration. Ideal for educators, genealogists, historians, designers, and collectors, the sheet stands alone beautifully and pairs powerfully with modern maps for then-and-now comparison.

Hang it in libraries, classrooms, studies, museums, offices, or at home to invite reflection, research, and conversation.

Premium Materials & Finishes

We treat history with the respect it deserves. That’s why we offer multiple formats, each produced using high-quality materials and modern archival printing.

🌟 Archival Paper Print
Printed on heavyweight 160gsm archival-grade paper.
Smooth matte finish reduces glare and preserves fine linework and small labels.
Ideal for framing under glass—clean, timeless, and built to last.

💎 Laminated Edition
Encapsulated in two sheets of 80-micron gloss laminate using true thermal bonding—not just surface lamination.
Moisture-resistant, wipe-clean surface; UV-filtering laminate helps reduce fading over time.
Great for research: use whiteboard markers or apply map dots to mark locations without permanently altering the map.

Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered rails with a fitted hanging cord provide a polished, ready-to-hang presentation—no frame required. (Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery with hang rails.)

🏆 Museum-Quality Canvas
Printed on heavyweight 395gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas for rich texture and exceptional strength.
Pigment-based, fade-resistant inks deliver deep tone and crisp typography that endure for generations.

Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered to enhance the wood grain and protect against wear; top cord for effortless hanging—elegant in any setting. (Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery with hang rails.)

Specifications

Why Choose This Map

✔ Era-True Snapshot: The Americas as charted in 1764 at the height of the imperial age.
✔ Genealogy & Research Friendly: Dense place-naming supports family-history and academic work.
✔ Clarity at Scale: Elegant symbology and crisp engraving read beautifully across a room and up close.
✔ Decorative & Scholarly: A striking display with genuine reference value.
✔ Archival Craft: Premium substrates and inks preserve contrast, labels, and linework for decades.

Our Commitment

We believe that preserving history is as important as telling it. Every map is printed locally in Australia using state-of-the-art technology, carefully checked by hand, and packed with care. From the moment it leaves our workshop to the day it hangs on your wall, we ensure quality you can trust and a legacy you’ll be proud to share.

Bring the eighteenth-century Americas into focus. Order the Brion de la Tour: North & South America Wall Map (1764) today—a faithful, beautifully produced sheet that turns a room into a conversation.