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| Genre | Vintage Map |
| Artist | Unattributed |
| Subject | Genoa Italy |
| Circa | 19th Century |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Vintage Map of Genoa Italy 19th Centuryc. 19th Century
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
| Genre | Vintage Map |
| Artist | Unattributed |
| Subject | Genoa Italy |
| Circa | 19th Century |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
We restore and reproduce vintage maps, charts and prints on museum-grade paper.
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.
About the Frame
Framed pieces are built to order in solid wood with clear acrylic glazing, dry-mounted artwork, a kraft paper dust cover, and hanging wire. Each piece arrives ready to hang. No mat. Satin Black has a 7/8-inch face and adds 1.25 inches to the total width and height. Slimwood Silver and Slimwood Gold have a 1 1/8-inch face and add 1.75 inches to the total width and height.
The selected size refers to the artwork itself. Framed orders are custom made and ship within 7 to 10 business days, free in the U.S. See our shipping and return policies for framed piece details.
Customer notes
From our collectors
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