Lille, France Antique Map 1613
by Diane Chinn
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14.000 x 10.000 inches
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Title
Lille, France Antique Map 1613
Artist
Diane Chinn
Medium
Painting - Watercolor On 140 Lb. Cold Press Paper
Description
This painting was inspired by an antique map of Lille, France circa 1613. Antique maps are my latest fascination, especially maps of places I have visited or want to visit. Lille is located in northeastern France, nine miles from the border with Belgium. It was often besieged and occupied by various forces throughout its history, especially in the Middle Ages, which is why the people of Lille dug a moat around their city to protect it from invaders.
Lille has had some notable people who were born or lived there. For example, biologist and chemist Louis Pasteur was the first Dean of the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Lille. He is best known for creating the first vaccines for rabies, cholera, and anthrax. He also developed the process for pasteurizing milk and fruit juices to eliminate harmful organisms and extend product shelf life.
Charles de Gaulle was born in Lille and was a World War I army officer; led the Free France resistance in World War II; and served as President of France from 1959 to 1969. As President, he said: “How can you govern a country that has 246 varieties of cheese?”
Speaking of history riddle me this…
Q: Who was the biggest thief in history?
A: Atlas, because he held up the entire world.
Consider This …
History is the sum total of things that could have been avoided. ~ Konrad Adenauer
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