Orbis Terrae Compendiosa Descriptio or A Compendious Description of the World of the Earth! France 7" x 10" 140 Pieces

7" x 10"   140 Pieces  $185

This energetic image is one of his designs for a carpet for a Victorian interior

5 x 11  Piece Count 365

Part of the allure of this abstract image by Thorvald Hellesen is the intriguing colours and brushwork

These tones are repeated over and over in a mesmerizing mix

Orbis Terrae Compendiosa Descriptio or A Compendious Description of the World of the Earth! France 7" x 10" 140 PiecesThe world from 1673! The original Latin translates into "A compendious description of the world of the earth: from the great universal Gerard Mercator Sir Richard Garth, a lover and supporter of geography and other good arts" Digitally enhanced image with crimson, celadon, azure, and primrose. 16 inches x 9 inches 288 Pieces