Old Bird’s Eye Map of London by Merian, 1640: Thames, London Bridge, Tower, Whitehall, Globe Theatre Size:24x8in (60x20cm) Irving Arts Center

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The map also includes a wealth of information about the city's neighborhoods

hints at its dual purpose: to inform and to inspire

is one such illustration that reflects Audubon's dedication to capturing the intricate details of avian life

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Old Bird’s Eye Map of London by Merian, 1640: Thames, London Bridge, Tower, Whitehall, Globe Theatre Size:24x8in (60x20cm) Irving Arts CenterStep back in time to the heart of 17th century London with Matthus Merians captivating 1640 masterpiece, titled simply London. This extraordinary birds eye view offers a rare and evocative glimpse of the city as it stood before the devastation of the Great Fire of 1666. Stretching from the regal expanse of the Kings Palace at Whitehall in the west to the formidable Tower of London and St. Katherines Church in the east, Merians work is a testament to