Old Pictorial Map of Seville by Fuentes, 1950: Catedral, Torre del Oro, Triana, Alcázar, Guadalquivir

"Sevilla Perspectiva General," crafted by the renowned Manuel Garcia Fuentes in 1950, offers a captivating glimpse into the heart of Seville, Spain. This exquisite city street map is not merely a navigational tool but a work of art, adorned with intricate illustrations of the city's most significant landmarks. From the majestic Catedral de Sevilla to the historic Torre del Oro, each vignette is meticulously detailed, providing a visual feast for history enthusiasts and map collectors alike. The map's border, embellished with advertisements for Jerez-Xeres Sherry, underscores the region's rich cultural and economic ties to the sherry industry, adding an extra layer of historical context.

One of the most striking features of this map is its detailed representation of Seville's urban structure, highlighting notable neighborhoods such as Triana. This historic district, situated across the Río Guadalquivir, is renowned for its vibrant culture and deep-rooted traditions. The map's inclusion of Triana offers a window into the soul of Seville, showcasing the area's narrow streets, bustling markets, and lively atmosphere. This neighborhood, along with others depicted on the map, paints a vivid picture of Seville's diverse and dynamic urban landscape.

The map also beautifully captures Seville's significant landmarks, each illustrated with precision and care. The Alcázar of Seville, a stunning example of Mudéjar architecture, stands out as a testament to the city's rich history and cultural heritage. Nearby, the Archivo de Indias, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is prominently featured, emphasizing Seville's historical importance as a center of trade and exploration during the Age of Discovery. These landmarks, among others, make this map an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the architectural and historical treasures of Seville.

Seville's natural beauty is also well-represented on this map, with the Río Guadalquivir flowing gracefully through the city. This iconic river has played a crucial role in Seville's history, serving as a vital trade route and a source of inspiration for countless artists and writers. The map's depiction of the river, along with the lush Parque de María Luisa, offers a glimpse into the city's serene and picturesque landscapes. These natural features provide a perfect counterbalance to the bustling urban environment, highlighting Seville's unique blend of nature and culture.

Manuel Garcia Fuentes' artistic prowess is evident in every detail of this map, from the ornate border to the carefully illustrated landmarks. His ability to combine functionality with aesthetic appeal makes this map a true masterpiece. The inclusion of a compass rose and a key to the monuments further enhances its utility, making it both a beautiful and practical addition to any collection. Whether you are a history buff, a map enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates fine art, "Sevilla Perspectiva General" is a must-have piece that captures the essence of one of Spain's most enchanting cities.

Streets and roads on this map

• Alameda de Hércules
• Avenida de la Constitución
• Calle Adriano
• Calle Alfonso XII
• Calle Alhóndiga
• Calle Amor de Dios
• Calle Arjona
• Calle Bailén
• Calle Boteros
• Calle Cuna
• Calle Feria
• Calle Francos
• Calle García de Vinuesa
• Calle Gerona
• Calle Gravina
• Calle Imagen
• Calle Laraña
• Calle Mateos Gago
• Calle Méndez Núñez
• Calle O'Donnell
• Calle Orfila
• Calle San Fernando
• Calle Sierpes
• Calle Tetuán
• Calle Trajano
• Paseo de Cristóbal Colón
• Plaza de la Encarnación
• Plaza de San Francisco
• Plaza Nueva
• Puente de Isabel II

Notable Features & Landmarks

• Various important landmarks and monuments are illustrated with small vignettes.
• Landmarks:
• Catedral de Sevilla
• Torre del Oro
• Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza
• Alcázar of Seville
• Archivo de Indias
• Neighbourhoods:
• Triana
• Large Parks:
• Parque de María Luisa
• Other notable features:
• Río Guadalquivir (River)
• Compass rose indicating directions

Historical and design context

• Name of the map: Sevilla Perspectiva General
• Date of creation: 1950
• Mapmaker or publisher: Manuel Garcia Fuentes
• Context about the mapmaker: Manuel Garcia Fuentes is known for creating detailed and illustrative maps, often incorporating artistic elements and advertisements.
• Notes:
• This is a detailed street map of Seville, created in 1950.
• The map includes pictorial elements and nice illustrations of important landmarks.
• It serves as a promotional map, highlighting the urban structure and landmarks of Sevilla, Spain.
• The map features a border with advertisements for Jerez-Xeres Sherry, emphasizing the region's connection to the sherry industry.
• A key is included to illustrate the monuments and sites, which are shown with small vignettes.
• Topics and themes:
• Urban structure of Sevilla
• Important landmarks and monuments
• Connection to the sherry industry
• Countries and regions shown: Sevilla, Spain
• Design or style:
• Detailed and illustrative
• Pictorial elements with small vignettes of landmarks
• Border decorated with advertisements
• Historical significance or context:
• Reflects the urban layout and important landmarks of Sevilla in 1950.
• Highlights the cultural and economic connection to the sherry industry.
• Provides a visual representation of the city’s historical and architectural heritage.

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This map looks great at every size, but I always recommend going for a larger size if you have space. That way you can easily make out all of the details.

This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 100in (250cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.

The model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this map.

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If you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my collection of the best old maps to see if something else catches your eye.

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This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.

This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.

My standard frame is a gallery style black ash hardwood frame. It is simple and quite modern looking. My standard frame is around 20mm (0.8in) wide.

I use super-clear acrylic (perspex/acrylite) for the frame glass. It's lighter and safer than glass - and it looks better, as the reflectivity is lower.

Six standard frame colours are available for free (black, dark brown, dark grey, oak, white and antique gold). Custom framing and mounting/matting is available if you're looking for something else.

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My maps are extremely high quality reproductions of original maps.

I source original, rare maps from libraries, auction houses and private collections around the world, restore them at my London workshop, and then use specialist giclée inks and printers to create beautiful maps that look even better than the original.

My maps are printed on acid-free archival matte (not glossy) paper that feels very high quality and almost like card. In technical terms the paper weight/thickness is 10mil/200gsm. It's perfect for framing.

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If you're looking for the perfect anniversary or housewarming gift, I can personalise your map to make it truly unique. For example, I can add a short message, or highlight an important location, or add your family's coat of arms.

The options are almost infinite. Please see my map personalisation page for some wonderful examples of what's possible.

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Map ageing

I have been asked hundreds of times over the years by customers if they could buy a map that looks even older.

Well, now you can, by selecting Aged before you add a map to your basket.

All the product photos you see on this page show the map in its Original form. This is what the map looks like today.

If you select Aged, I will age your map by hand, using a special and unique process developed through years of studying old maps, talking to researchers to understand the chemistry of aging paper, and of course... lots of practice!

If you're unsure, stick to the Original colour of the map. If you want something a bit darker and older looking, go for Aged.

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I use a unique process to restore my maps that is massively time consuming and labour intensive. Hunting down the original maps can take months. I use state of the art and eye-wateringly expensive technology to scan and restore the maps. As a result, I guarantee my maps are a cut above the rest - that's why I can offer a no-quibble refund.

Almost all of my maps look amazing at large sizes (200cm, 6.5ft+) and I can frame and deliver them to you as well, via special oversized courier. Contact me to discuss your specific needs.