South America Map from 1840

There is something irresistibly grand about an antique map of South America - the sweep of the continent, the old political borders, and that sense of a world still being defined on paper. This 1840 map showing the Empire of Brazil and the United Province of La Plata has all the quiet drama of vintage cartography, turning geography into a real statement piece. Perfect for lovers of South American history, travel-inspired interiors and old maps with character, it brings depth, elegance and a strong sense of story to the wall.

This is an edited reproduction made from antique/public domain source imagery.

Print quality

Printed on beautifully textured 300gsm cotton rag paper using archival pigment inks, this vintage South America map print has a rich, gallery-quality finish designed to bring out every fine line, boundary marking and aged cartographic detail.

Mounting & Framing

Mounting is available in antique white as standard, with black available on request.

Frame options:
• Black - 20mm wide, 15mm deep
• White - 20mm wide, 15mm deep
• Dark Rosewood - 35mm wide, 15mm deep
• Walnut Gold - 28mm wide, 14mm deep

All frames are UK-made from solid wood and finished with perspex glazing and an MDF back. As wood is a natural material, grain and finish may vary slightly from the photos.

Not all sizes are available mounted. Sizes refer to the print area.