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Cea mai cunoscută pictură a lui Aaron Arrowsmith este United States. Ne.. Administrative divisions., din colecția Fundación Antonio de Nebrija, Madrid. Catalogul documentează 1 lucrări ale lui Aaron Arrowsmith; cele 1 intrări de mai jos sunt cele mai cunoscute, listate în ordine de clasament, cu dată, muzeu de păstrare și descriere.
1750 – 1823, Winchester
Cele mai multe lucrări: Fundación Antonio de Nebrija
Aaron Arrowsmith: cele 10 principale picturi
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Aaron Arrowsmith: în colecțiile muzeelor
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| Muzee | Oraș | Lucrări lui Aaron Arrowsmith | Picturi din această listă |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid | 1 | United States. Ne.. Administrative divisions. |
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United States. Ne.. Administrative divisions.
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Catalogul conține 1 lucrări ale lui Aaron Arrowsmith.
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Aaron Arrowsmith: note biografice
Early Life and Education
- Born: Winchester, United Kingdom (1750)
- Died: 1823
- Aaron Arrowsmith was born in Winston, Durham, England.
- He received his early education at a local school before pursuing a career in cartography.
- The Arrowsmith family established a business of mapmakers, which included Aaron, his sons (Aaron and Samuel), and his nephew (John).
Career and Notable Works
- Aaron Arrowsmith is renowned for his detailed maps encompassing the world, each continent, the South Pacific, and India.
- His work is characterized by a stark, scientific beauty with extraordinary detail and accuracy.
- Notable works include:
- Map of the World
- Map of Europe
- Map of Asia
- Map of the Americas
- Map of Africa
- He became hydrographer to the Prince of Wales around 1810 and later to the King.
- In 1790, he created a large chart of the world using the Mercator projection.
- His map of North America (1796) and Scotland (1807) are particularly celebrated.
Influences and Legacy
- Influences: Heinrich Kiepert, Johann Baptist Homann.
- Aaron Arrowsmith's work significantly impacted the fields of geography and mapmaking.
- His commitment to detail and accuracy set a high standard for subsequent cartographers.
- The Arrowsmith family business continued after his death, with his sons and nephew upholding his legacy.
- Mount Arrowsmith on Vancouver Island, Canada was named in honor of Aaron and John Arrowsmith.
Cartographic Contributions and Family Business
- Cartography: Recognized for accuracy and detail in map creation.
- Mapmaking: His maps served as reference points for numerous cartographers and geographers.
- Family Business: The Arrowsmith family business thrived after his death, carried on by his sons and nephew.
- Aaron Jr. (son) became a scholar and minister.
- Samuel (son) compiled a Biblical atlas.
- John (nephew) continued the cartographic tradition and produced over 180 maps.
Historical Significance
- Arrowsmith's "Map Exhibiting All the New Discoveries in the Interior Parts of North America" (1795) was groundbreaking, incorporating information from Lewis and Clark’s expedition.
- He utilized data from the Hudson's Bay Company archives to create accurate depictions of North America.
- His work contributed significantly to the understanding and mapping of previously unexplored regions.
- The business continued under his family, demonstrating a lasting impact on cartography and geographical knowledge.