Large Old Map of Spain and its Colonies by Eraso, 1895: Civil Guard, Madrid, Barcelona, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Canaries
20% de descuento en 2 — 33% de descuento en 3
Añade dos artículos elegibles a tu carrito para recibir 20% de descuento. Añade un tercero y será complementario (equivalente a 33% de descuento al comprar tres).
No se necesita código — la oferta se aplica automáticamente al finalizar la compra.
Válido en todos los mapas estándar y impresiones de arte fino. Puedes mezclar y combinar cualquier diseño.
Si deseas enviar artículos a múltiples direcciones, por favor contáctanos antes de realizar tu pedido.
Las comisiones personalizadas y a medida están excluidas.
Contáctanos si tienes alguna pregunta
20% de descuento en 2 — 33% de descuento en 3
Añade dos artículos elegibles a tu carrito para recibir 20% de descuento. Añade un tercero y será complementario (equivalente a 33% de descuento al comprar tres).
No se necesita código — la oferta se aplica automáticamente al finalizar la compra.
Válido en todos los mapas estándar y impresiones de arte fino. Puedes mezclar y combinar cualquier diseño.
Si deseas enviar artículos a múltiples direcciones, por favor contáctanos antes de realizar tu pedido.
Las comisiones personalizadas y a medida están excluidas.
Contáctanos si tienes alguna pregunta
Diseñado en Londres • Hecho en Canada
Diseñado en Londres • Hecho en Canada
Restaurado a partir del mapa original de 1895 e impreso en calidad museo. Descripción completa abajo.
Choose your size
➢ Pick the closest size that's larger than your custom size
➢ Type the exact size in millimetres
➢ Add to bag and checkout as normal
Choose your finish
(Más información)
Mensaje de regalo y acabado personalizado

Si deseas agregar un mensaje de regalo, o un acabado (rompecabezas, tablero de aluminio, etc.) que no esté disponible aquí, por favor solicítalo en la "nota del pedido" cuando realices la compra.
Cada pedido es hecho a medida, así que si necesitas que el tamaño se ajuste ligeramente, o que se imprima en un material inusual, háznoslo saber. Hemos realizado miles de pedidos personalizados a lo largo de los años, así que hay (casi) nada que no podamos gestionar.
También puedes contactarnos antes de hacer tu pedido, ¡si lo prefieres!
Own a piece of history
7,000+ 5 star reviews
Illustrated map of Spain and its possessions for the Civil Guard, created in 1895 by Modesto Eraso y Prados, marries disciplined cartography with a painter’s flourish. Its political geography is crisply articulated across the Iberian Peninsula and the Atlantic, while ornamental borders and patriotic vignettes infuse the composition with institutional pride. Portraits of key figures in the Civil Guard, together with meticulously rendered uniforms, medals, and insignia, turn the map into a visual chronicle of service and identity. A carefully arranged legend anchors the pictorial elements to the territorial facts, while topographical features—mountain chains, river systems, and coastal contours—provide a strong geographic foundation for the sweeping narrative of Spain and its far-flung holdings.
Dated at a moment of profound transition, the map captures Spain’s imperial horizon on the eve of the twentieth century. With Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Canary Islands prominently integrated into the national tableau, the composition reflects a geopolitical order that would soon be tested. 1895 marked the outbreak of the Cuban War of Independence, and this map reads as both assertion and reassurance: a statement of cohesion and reach during a period of mounting uncertainty. Its martial iconography underscores a framework of authority and duty, situating the Civil Guard within the broader story of state power, colonial administration, and the maintenance of internal order across diverse terrains.
The hand behind this work, Modesto Eraso y Prados, brought rare dual expertise to the task. A career officer who rose to infantry commander, Eraso taught drawing at the Higher War College, and his command of both precision and pictorial effect is evident throughout. His earlier homage on parchment to General Cassola in 1889 attests to a cultivated sensitivity to military pageantry and institutional memory. Here, that sensibility translates into a map that balances fidelity to borders with a ceremonial program of images—where the elegance of line and color serves strategic clarity, and each decorative flourish reinforces the disciplined purpose of the Civil Guard’s mission.
The map’s geographic intelligence is immediate and practical. Major centers—Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla, Valencia, Cádiz, Bilbao, Zaragoza, Málaga, Granada, Córdoba, and others—are positioned within a fine-grained lattice of provinces, rivers, and mountain passes that shaped travel, trade, and security. Ports like Cádiz, Cartagena, and Bilbao signal Spain’s maritime arteries, while an inset likely concentrates attention on the Caribbean, with La Habana, Santiago de Cuba, and Puerto Rico delineated to clarify distances, routes, and areas of concern. The inclusion of the Canary Islands emphasizes Spain’s Atlantic bridgehead. Together, the legend and symbology translate terrain into operational sense—ideal for an institution tasked with safeguarding roads, customs, and communications.
Art and authority converge in the decorative program. Panels of Civil Guard uniforms trace the evolution of service roles and functions; medals and insignia present a lexicon of honor, discipline, and reward; and the portraits tie the institution’s day-to-day duty to its leadership and traditions. The ornamental border reads like an illuminated frame to statehood, elevating the cartography into a ceremonial standard. As a historical document, this map distills the last confident vision of Spain’s nineteenth-century reach. As an artwork, it transforms geography into an emblem of identity—an eloquent, timely witness to a world on the brink of profound change.
Places on this map
- Madrid
- Barcelona
- Sevilla
- Valencia
- Cádiz
- Bilbao
- Zaragoza
- Málaga
- La Habana (Havana)
- Santiago de Cuba
- Puerto Rico
- Canarias (Canary Islands)
- Granada
- Córdoba
- Alicante
- Cartagena
- Toledo
- Salamanca
- Jerez de la Frontera
- Murcia
Notable Features & Landmarks
- Detailed political borders of Spain and its territorial possessions.
- Illustrations of military uniforms of the Civil Guard.
- Medal and insignia representations, indicating military distinctions.
- Portraits of military figures relevant to the Civil Guard.
- Decorative borders that invoke national pride and military heritage.
- An inset map likely showing specific regions or military locations.
- A legend providing context for symbols and illustrations.
- Topographical features such as mountains and rivers, contributing to geographic understanding.
Historical and design context
- Illustrated map of Spain and its possessions for the Civil Guard by Modesto Eraso y Prados (1895).
- Created for the Civil Guard, highlighting territorial possessions.
- Modesto Eraso y Prados was a military officer skilled in painting and drafting; he rose to infantry commander and taught drawing at the Higher War College.
- He produced an art book on parchment in homage to General Cassola in 1889.
- The map features detailed political geography of Spain and its colonial possessions, including a focus on the Caribbean (e.g., Cuba).
- Pictorial and thematic style integrating colorful illustrations with cartographic details.
- Ornamental borders and decorative elements, including military medals and portraits.
- Reflects Spain’s late-19th-century geopolitical landscape during a period of imperial presence and transition.
- Serves as a record of Spain’s influence and territorial extent at the end of the 19th century.
Please double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.
This is a very large map that must be ordered at a large size, so that you can easily make out all of the details.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.
The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.
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.
Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.
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.
This map is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The map is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present a map without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas maps and explore the differences between my different finishes.
For something truly unique, this map is also available in "Unique 3D", our trademarked process that dramatically transforms the map so that it has a wonderful sense of depth. We combine the original map with detailed topography and elevation data, so that mountains and the terrain really "pop". For more info and examples of 3D maps, check my Unique 3D page.
Many of our maps and art prints are chosen as thoughtful gifts for homes, offices, studies and meaningful places.
Choose a framed option for the easiest ready-to-hang gift, or choose an unframed print if the recipient may prefer to select their own frame.
We make orders locally in 23 countries around the world, so gifts can often be produced close to the recipient. This helps them arrive faster, travel more safely, and avoid customs or import duty surprises.
- We can deliver directly to the recipient
- Framed pieces arrive ready to hang
- Unframed prints are carefully packed in a strong protective tube
- Almost every order is made locally, for faster, safer gifting
- 90-day returns give the recipient time to decide
If you are not sure what to choose, please contact us. We can help you pick the right map, size, finish or delivery option.
Para la mayoría de los pedidos, el tiempo de entrega es de aproximadamente 3 días laborables. Los productos personalizados y a medida tardan más, ya que tengo que hacer la personalización y enviártelo para su aprobación, lo cual suele tardar 1 o 2 días.
Tenga en cuenta que los pedidos enmarcados muy grandes suelen tardar más en fabricarse y entregarse.
Si necesitas que tu pedido llegue para una fecha determinada, por favor contáctame antes de hacer el pedido para que podamos encontrar la mejor manera de asegurarnos de que recibas tu pedido a tiempo.
Imprimo y enmarco mapas y obras de arte en 23 países alrededor del mundo. Esto significa que tu pedido se fabricará localmente, lo que reduce el tiempo de entrega y asegura que no se dañe durante el envío. Nunca pagarás aranceles de aduana o impuestos de importación, y pondremos menos CO2 en el aire.
Todos mis mapas y impresiones artísticas están bien empaquetados y enviados en un tubo resistente si no están enmarcados, o rodeados de espuma si están enmarcados.
Intento enviar todos los pedidos dentro de 1 o 2 días después de recibir tu pedido, aunque algunos productos (como mascarillas, tazas y bolsas de tela) pueden tardar más en fabricarse.
Si seleccionas Entrega Exprés al finalizar la compra, priorizaremos tu pedido y lo enviaremos por mensajería de 1 día (Fedex, DHL, UPS, Parcelforce).
La entrega al día siguiente también está disponible en algunos países (EE. UU., Reino Unido, Singapur, EAU), pero por favor intenta hacer tu pedido temprano en el día para que podamos enviarlo a tiempo.
Mi marco estándar es un marco de madera de fresno negro estilo galería. Es simple y tiene un aspecto bastante moderno. Mi marco estándar tiene alrededor de 20 mm (0.8 in) de ancho.
Utilizo acrílico super claro (perspex/acrylite) para el vidrio del marco. Es más ligero y seguro que el vidrio, y se ve mejor, ya que la reflectividad es menor.
Seis colores de marco estándar están disponibles de forma gratuita (negro, marrón oscuro, gris oscuro, roble, blanco y oro antiguo).El enmarcado y montaje/matizado personalizado está disponible si buscas algo diferente.
La mayoría de los mapas, arte e ilustraciones también están disponibles como un lienzo enmarcado. Utilizamos lienzo de algodón mate (no brillante), lo estiramos sobre un marco de madera de caja de origen sostenible, y luego 'flotamos' la pieza dentro de un marco de madera. El resultado final es bastante hermoso, y no hay cristal que se interponga.
Todos los marcos se proporcionan "listos para colgar", con una cuerda o soportes en la parte posterior. Los marcos muy grandes tendrán placas de colgar de alta resistencia y/o un listón de montaje. Si tienes alguna pregunta, por favor ponte en contacto.
Mira algunos ejemplos de mis mapas enmarcados y mapas en lienzo enmarcados.
Alternativamente, también puedo proporcionar mapas antiguos y obras de arte en lienzo, tablero de espuma, papel de algodón y otros materiales.
Si deseas enmarcar tu mapa o obra de arte tú mismo, por favor lee mi guía de tamaños primero.
Mis mapas son reproducciones de mapas originales de altísima calidad.
Obtengo mapas originales y raros de bibliotecas, casas de subastas y colecciones privadas de todo el mundo, los restauro en mi taller de Londres y luego uso tintas e impresoras giclée especializadas para crear hermosos mapas que lucen incluso mejor que el original.
Mis mapas están impresos en papel de archivo mate (no brillante) sin ácido que se siente de muy alta calidad y casi como una tarjeta. En términos técnicos, el peso/grosor del papel es de 10 mil/200 g/m². Es perfecto para enmarcar.
Imprimo con tintas pigmentadas Epson ultrachrome giclée UV resistentes a la decoloración, algunas de las mejores tintas que puedes encontrar.
yo también puedo hacer mapas sobre lienzo, trapo de algodón y otros materiales exóticos.
Obtenga más información sobre The Unique Maps Co..
Personalización de mapas
Si está buscando el regalo perfecto de aniversario o inauguración de la casa, puedo personalizar su mapa para hacerlo verdaderamente único. Por ejemplo, puedo agregar un mensaje corto, resaltar una ubicación importante o agregar el escudo de armas de su familia.
Las opciones son casi infinitas. Por favor mira mi página de personalización de mapas para ver algunos maravillosos ejemplos de lo que es posible.
Para pedir un mapa personalizado, seleccione "personalizar su mapa" antes de agregarlo a su carrito.
Ponerse en contacto si buscas personalizaciones y personalizaciones más complejas.
Envejecimiento del mapa
A lo largo de los años, los clientes me han preguntado cientos de veces si podían comprar un mapa que se viera uniforme. más viejo.
Bueno, ahora puedes hacerlo seleccionando Envejecido antes de agregar un mapa a tu carrito.
Todas las fotografías de productos que ve en esta página muestran el mapa en su forma original. Así es como se ve el mapa hoy.
Si selecciona Envejecido, envejeceré su mapa a mano, usando un proceso especial y único desarrollado a través de años de estudiar mapas antiguos, hablar con investigadores para comprender la química del envejecimiento del papel y, por supuesto... ¡mucha práctica!
Si no estás seguro, quédate con el color original del mapa. Si quieres algo un poco más oscuro y más viejo buscando, opte por Envejecido.
Si no estás satisfecho con tu pedido por cualquier motivo, contáctame para un reembolso sin complicaciones. Por favor, consulta nuestra política de devoluciones y reembolsos para más información.
Estoy muy seguro de que te gustará tu mapa o impresión artística restaurada. He estado haciendo esto desde 1984. Soy un vendedor de 5 estrellas en Etsy. He vendido decenas de miles de mapas e impresiones artísticas y tengo más de 5,000 opiniones reales de 5 estrellas.
Utilizo un proceso único para restaurar mapas y obras de arte que consume mucho tiempo y mano de obra. Buscar los mapas e ilustraciones originales puede llevar meses. Utilizo tecnología de última generación y extremadamente cara para escanear y restaurarlos. Como resultado, garantizo que mis mapas e impresiones artísticas son superiores a los demás - por eso puedo ofrecer un reembolso sin complicaciones.
Casi todos mis mapas e impresiones artísticas se ven increíbles en tamaños grandes (200cm, 6.5ft+) y también puedo enmarcarlos y entregártelos a través de un servicio de mensajería especial para tamaños grandes. Contáctame para discutir tus necesidades específicas.
Or try searching for something!
Este servicio no está disponible actualmente,
disculpe las molestias.
Combínalo con un marco
Las opciones de marco son solo para fines de visualización.
ESTILO DEL MARCO
TAMAÑO DEL MATE
CREANDO TU EXPERIENCIA
powered by Blankwall
¿Fue útil esta experiencia?
Illustrated map of Spain and its possessions for the Civil Guard, created in 1895 by Modesto Eraso y Prados, marries disciplined cartography with a painter’s flourish. Its political geography is crisply articulated across the Iberian Peninsula and the Atlantic, while ornamental borders and patriotic vignettes infuse the composition with institutional pride. Portraits of key figures in the Civil Guard, together with meticulously rendered uniforms, medals, and insignia, turn the map into a visual chronicle of service and identity. A carefully arranged legend anchors the pictorial elements to the territorial facts, while topographical features—mountain chains, river systems, and coastal contours—provide a strong geographic foundation for the sweeping narrative of Spain and its far-flung holdings.
Dated at a moment of profound transition, the map captures Spain’s imperial horizon on the eve of the twentieth century. With Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Canary Islands prominently integrated into the national tableau, the composition reflects a geopolitical order that would soon be tested. 1895 marked the outbreak of the Cuban War of Independence, and this map reads as both assertion and reassurance: a statement of cohesion and reach during a period of mounting uncertainty. Its martial iconography underscores a framework of authority and duty, situating the Civil Guard within the broader story of state power, colonial administration, and the maintenance of internal order across diverse terrains.
The hand behind this work, Modesto Eraso y Prados, brought rare dual expertise to the task. A career officer who rose to infantry commander, Eraso taught drawing at the Higher War College, and his command of both precision and pictorial effect is evident throughout. His earlier homage on parchment to General Cassola in 1889 attests to a cultivated sensitivity to military pageantry and institutional memory. Here, that sensibility translates into a map that balances fidelity to borders with a ceremonial program of images—where the elegance of line and color serves strategic clarity, and each decorative flourish reinforces the disciplined purpose of the Civil Guard’s mission.
The map’s geographic intelligence is immediate and practical. Major centers—Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla, Valencia, Cádiz, Bilbao, Zaragoza, Málaga, Granada, Córdoba, and others—are positioned within a fine-grained lattice of provinces, rivers, and mountain passes that shaped travel, trade, and security. Ports like Cádiz, Cartagena, and Bilbao signal Spain’s maritime arteries, while an inset likely concentrates attention on the Caribbean, with La Habana, Santiago de Cuba, and Puerto Rico delineated to clarify distances, routes, and areas of concern. The inclusion of the Canary Islands emphasizes Spain’s Atlantic bridgehead. Together, the legend and symbology translate terrain into operational sense—ideal for an institution tasked with safeguarding roads, customs, and communications.
Art and authority converge in the decorative program. Panels of Civil Guard uniforms trace the evolution of service roles and functions; medals and insignia present a lexicon of honor, discipline, and reward; and the portraits tie the institution’s day-to-day duty to its leadership and traditions. The ornamental border reads like an illuminated frame to statehood, elevating the cartography into a ceremonial standard. As a historical document, this map distills the last confident vision of Spain’s nineteenth-century reach. As an artwork, it transforms geography into an emblem of identity—an eloquent, timely witness to a world on the brink of profound change.
Places on this map
- Madrid
- Barcelona
- Sevilla
- Valencia
- Cádiz
- Bilbao
- Zaragoza
- Málaga
- La Habana (Havana)
- Santiago de Cuba
- Puerto Rico
- Canarias (Canary Islands)
- Granada
- Córdoba
- Alicante
- Cartagena
- Toledo
- Salamanca
- Jerez de la Frontera
- Murcia
Notable Features & Landmarks
- Detailed political borders of Spain and its territorial possessions.
- Illustrations of military uniforms of the Civil Guard.
- Medal and insignia representations, indicating military distinctions.
- Portraits of military figures relevant to the Civil Guard.
- Decorative borders that invoke national pride and military heritage.
- An inset map likely showing specific regions or military locations.
- A legend providing context for symbols and illustrations.
- Topographical features such as mountains and rivers, contributing to geographic understanding.
Historical and design context
- Illustrated map of Spain and its possessions for the Civil Guard by Modesto Eraso y Prados (1895).
- Created for the Civil Guard, highlighting territorial possessions.
- Modesto Eraso y Prados was a military officer skilled in painting and drafting; he rose to infantry commander and taught drawing at the Higher War College.
- He produced an art book on parchment in homage to General Cassola in 1889.
- The map features detailed political geography of Spain and its colonial possessions, including a focus on the Caribbean (e.g., Cuba).
- Pictorial and thematic style integrating colorful illustrations with cartographic details.
- Ornamental borders and decorative elements, including military medals and portraits.
- Reflects Spain’s late-19th-century geopolitical landscape during a period of imperial presence and transition.
- Serves as a record of Spain’s influence and territorial extent at the end of the 19th century.
Please double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.
This is a very large map that must be ordered at a large size, so that you can easily make out all of the details.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.
The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.
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.
Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.
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.


