{"product_id":"new-zealand-map-print-1920s-vintage-cartography","title":"New Zealand (Aotearoa) Map: 1920s Vintage Giclée Art Print","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\" id=\"p-rc_084cec91d2b1808f-22\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-11 citation-end-11\"\u003eEmbark on a magnificent visual voyage to the South Pacific with this spectacular 1931 pictorial map of New Zealand (Aotearoa) by the legendary British graphic designer and mapmaker, Leslie MacDonald Gill.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-10\"\u003eCommissioned during the interwar era to promote regional commerce, this sprawling cartographic masterpiece stands as an absolute triumph of the 20th-century \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"362\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-10\"\u003eArts and Crafts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-10\"\u003e and early \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"388\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-10\"\u003eArt Deco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-10 citation-end-10\"\u003e illustration styles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"View source details for citation from Altea Gallery Antique Maps. Opens side panel.\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjdh_G7i8CUAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQgQk\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\" id=\"p-rc_084cec91d2b1808f-23\"\u003eThe map is a celebration of geography, nature, and storytelling. It illustrates both the North and South Islands with extraordinary, meticulous detail, populating the mainland with hand-drawn vignettes of historic towns, agricultural bounty, dense forests, and mountain ranges. The coastal waters are beautifully alive, depicting sailing vessels, whimsical sea monsters, and localized fish species breaking through stylized waves. \u003cspan class=\"citation-9 citation-end-9\"\u003eGill structures the entire map within a border incorporating tables of regional statistics alongside famous literary quotes about open-sea navigation from historic authors, including Rudyard Kipling and Izaak Walton.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Anchored by an elegant, traditional compass rose and the historic coat of arms, the rich palette of ocean blues, deep terracottas, and moss greens brings historical cartography vividly to life.\u003c!----\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"View source details for citation from Altea Gallery Antique Maps. Opens side panel.\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjdh_G7i8CUAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQggk\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Artist: Leslie MacDonald \"Max\" Gill (1884–1947)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\" id=\"p-rc_084cec91d2b1808f-24\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-8 citation-end-8\"\u003eLeslie MacDonald Gill (younger brother of the famous sculptor Eric Gill) was a premier British architect, mapmaker, and graphic designer.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-7\"\u003eHe gained international acclaim in 1914 with his revolutionary, humorous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"211\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-7\"\u003eWonderground Map of London\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-7 citation-end-7\"\u003e, which completely transformed modern poster design.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-6 citation-end-6\"\u003eGill's unique capability to fuse highly precise data with whimsical characters, historic heraldry, and beautiful calligraphic script made him the definitive cartographic illustrator of his generation, landing him prestigious commissions from the Underground Railway and the Imperial War Graves Commission.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"View source details for citation from Altea Gallery Antique Maps. Opens side panel.\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjdh_G7i8CUAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQgwk\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyling Your Space\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThis grand, informative, and visually rich historical map introduces an intellectual, worldly charm to various interior environments:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Executive Study, Office, or Library:\u003c\/b\u003e Serves as a high-end statement piece that invites visitors to lean in closely, examine the tiny illustrations, and appreciate early 20th-century craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOpen-Concept Dining \u0026amp; Living Areas:\u003c\/b\u003e The balanced tones of vintage parchment, deep blue, and terracotta anchor large accent walls perfectly, establishing a classic, sophisticated travel-inspired aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCorridors or Transitional Spaces:\u003c\/b\u003e Because of its verticality and sprawling detail, it effortlessly fills empty hallway niches, pairing beautifully with dark hardwood detailing, brass lighting fixtures, or global curios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePremium Craftsmanship \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMuseum-Grade Giclée:\u003c\/b\u003e We utilize professional archival pigment inks to flawlessly preserve the intense saturation of the ocean blues, the crisp calligraphic text, and Gill's delicate hand-drawn linework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArchival Fine Art Paper:\u003c\/b\u003e Produced on premium 200gsm heavy-weight, acid-free matte paper that mimics the heavy, organic quality of historical linen-backed canvas while completely eliminating glare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical Accuracy:\u003c\/b\u003e Meticulously calibrated to preserve the original 1931 framing layout, margin text blocks, and antique paper characteristics for true preservation enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:672\"\u003eRelated collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Discover more map vintage prints\" href=\"https:\/\/thetrumpetshopvintageprints.com\/collections\/map-vintage-prints\"\u003eMap vintage prints\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Trumpet Shop Vintage Prints","offers":[{"title":"11\" x 14\" print","offer_id":42790007013429,"sku":null,"price":17.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12\" x 16\" print","offer_id":42790007078965,"sku":null,"price":22.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"18\" x 24\" print","offer_id":42790007144501,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2726\/8368\/files\/new-zealand-map-1920s-vintage-pictorial-historical-art-print.jpg?v=1771595856","url":"https:\/\/thetrumpetshopvintageprints.com\/products\/new-zealand-map-print-1920s-vintage-cartography","provider":"The Trumpet Shop Vintage Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}