Lengths of Rivers & Heights of Mountains — Antique Comparative Chart
A magnificent antique comparative chart pairing the world's principal rivers and mountains in one striking composition, hand-tinted in soft washes of sage, ochre, and pale blue. Rivers cascade in delicate engraved lines flanking a dramatic central mountain formation, with detailed reference tables framing each side to create a visually rich blend of scientific data and artistic illustration from the 19th century.
Subject: antique comparative chart of the world's rivers and mountains, with labeled reference tables and central peak illustration.
Color palette: sage green, soft ochre, powder blue, muted brown, aged parchment.
Detail: fine engraved peaks and river lines, hand-tinted terrain, labeled data tables, decorative title banners.
Style: 19th-century scientific illustration with a refined, educational aesthetic.
Ideal uses: study or library wall art, geography or science-themed decor, educational display, or a distinctive statement piece for traditional, academic, or eclectic interiors. • Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm) • Paper weight: 189 g/m² • Lightweight • Acrylite front protector • Hanging hardware included • Blank product components in the US sourced from Japan and the US • Blank product components in the EU sourced from Japan and Latvia How to attach hooks on 24″ × 36″ horizontal frames: Place each of the mounting hooks 1 inch (2.5 cm) from frame corners when hanging horizontally.
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