| Genre | Antique Map |
| Artist | Unknown Cartographer |
| Subject | Historic Genoa street map |
| Circa | 19th Century |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Vintage Map of Genoa Italy 19th CenturyUnknown Cartographer · c. 19th Century
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
We restore and reproduce forgotten masterworks of graphic design on museum-grade paper — so they can live on your walls instead of in an archive.
The Story Behind the Print
This detailed cartographic portrait captures Genoa at the height of its 19th-century maritime power, when the ancient Republic had evolved into a bustling commercial hub within the newly unified Kingdom of Italy. The map reveals the city's distinctive crescent shape along the Ligurian coast, with its labyrinthine medieval streets radiating from the historic port that once rivaled Venice as a gateway to the Mediterranean.
Created during Italy's Risorgimento period, this vintage map print showcases the meticulous draftsmanship typical of 19th-century European cartography. Every palazzo, piazza, and narrow vicolo is rendered with precision, from the grand Via del Campo to the fortress-crowned hills that embrace the city. The detailed street network reflects Genoa's role as birthplace of Christopher Columbus and home to merchant princes who financed expeditions across the known world.
Reproduced on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper using giclée printing with archival inks, ensuring this historical cartography remains vibrant for generations. Colors may vary slightly between screens and the finished piece — the print will always be richer.
From a Collector
“Third order from Archive Print Co. The paper weight, the linework — it’s the real thing. Framed it in dark walnut. Looks like it’s been hanging in a gallery for decades.”
James K. — Verified Collector
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