John Tallis (1817–1876)

Vignettes show Lahore, Cootub Minar in Dehli, an Indian Procession and Beloochees, all in striking color. From R. Montgomery Martin’s Illustrated Atlas, one of the last great decorative atlases of the 19th Century.

John Tallis was one the most popular cartographers of the 19th Century and one of the last great decorative map makers. Tallis was renowned for the very accurate and visually attractive maps and views of all world areas during the Victorian Age. His maps are prized for the wonderful vignettes of indigenous scenes, people, etc.

British India