The Battle of Piacenza, 1746: War of Austrian Succession

Discover the meticulously detailed "Carte des environs de Plaisance," a historical copperplate engraving created anonymously in 1746. This artwork offers a snapshot of the region south of the Po River and between the Trebbia and Torrente Nure rivers during the War of Austrian Succession, likely connected to the Battle of Piacenza on June 16, 1746.

This offering is a high-quality fine art print, restored and prepared by The Unique Maps Co. You can personalize and customize this stunning art print, handcrafted in our workshop, and printed on thick archival matte paper that will resist fading and wrinkling for decades.

The anonymous artist behind this map was undoubtedly skilled, producing a piece rich in detail, likely drawn for military purposes. The engraving offers a precise account of roads, rivers, and small settlements, and a wash of green north of Piacenza illustrates the fertile lands of the Po River, known for their agricultural richness even today.

This map holds historical significance due to its military context. The Battle of Piacenza was a pivotal clash where Austrian forces, led by Prince Josef Wenzel, triumphed over the Franco-Spanish army. The map itself serves as a fascinating document of military mapping practices of the 18th century.

The unique typography, intricate details, and historical significance make this print a compelling addition to any space. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a lover of antiquated maps, or an art connoisseur, this piece offers a timeless glimpse into 18th-century cartography.

This "Carte des environs de Plaisance" print would make an exceptional gift for Christmas, Father's Day, Mother's Day, housewarming, work leaving, or any special occasion that calls for a touch of historical elegance.

If you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind – a different size, a different colour, a special frame – then please contact me. I usually respond within a few minutes.

You can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at more examples of personalisation.

You can also choose to age your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out lots of examples of other aged artwork.

The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this art print.

I can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please get in touch.

This artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My standard frames come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and custom framing is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.