School Map - Spain and Portugal - Politics and Industry
Description
Delve into the economic history of the Iberian Peninsula with this faithful reissue of map no. 31 bis from the famous Vidal-Lablache collection (Librairie Armand Colin). Created by Paul Vidal de La Blache, this work is a cornerstone of 20th-century educational cartography, offering a strategic and detailed overview of the industrial resources and trade of Spain and Portugal.
Geographically and historically, this map provides a fascinating inventory of the country's resources. The viewer's eye travels across historic mining centers such as the copper deposits of Rio Tinto, the mercury of Almadén or the lead of Linares. It highlights the rise of major industrial areas in Barcelona, Madrid, and Bilbao, while tracing essential maritime routes: from sailing coastal trade to Algiers to the mass export of wine to Sète. A specific inset dedicated to the "Spanish and Portuguese Colonies," along with an overview of Latin America, recalls the historical global influence of these two nations.
Aesthetically, this map is a model of its kind with its bold typography and vibrant color contrasts. The labels for resources (Iron, Zinc, Tin, Oil) in red and black harmonize with the outlines of the borders and the deep blue of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. Printed on a high-quality flexible canvas, it combines the nostalgia of old-fashioned educational materials with exemplary modern durability. Equipped with two metal eyelets, it is ready to be hung, adding an "industrial-chic" touch and cultural depth to your interior décor.
Cotton canvas with two eyelets
This poster is sold rolled up inside a rigid protective tube. It comes with two eyelets so you can hang it on the wall just like back in school!
Materials
For school cards, we use a cotton canvas with a matte finish and a vintage style. It is the right thickness (380g/m2) so that it hangs beautifully when displayed.
Delivery
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