Old map and history of Peiping; previously known as Peking, 1936

Old map and history of Peiping; previously known as Peking, 1936"A Map and History of Peiping," previously known as Peking, is a captivating pictorial map of Beijing and its surrounding areas, meticulously crafted by Frank Dorn in 1936. This artistic cartographic masterpiece showcases essential historical events spanning from 1100 BC to 1936, vividly depicting China's rich heritage. Alongside these depictions, the map highlights popular tourist attractions that draw visitors to the region. Complementing the map, a

At the core of this historic document lies the Marunouchi district

and intricate illustrations of ships and sea monsters

a period in which he was exploring new techniques and styles in his art

theologians

with a partially drawn curtain in the foreground

which included North and South America

The Harlequin is shown in a fragmented form

Samuel Arrowsmith

in which he dripped and poured paint onto the canvas

This map is a double hemisphere world map that aimed to provide an updated and comprehensive representation of the known world at that time

which were key features of the Art Nouveau movement

The dedication was a common practice in cartography during that era