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William Home Lizars – Scandinavia Including Sweden, Norway & Denmark | Historic Map Print
William Home Lizars – Scandinavia Including Sweden, Norway & Denmark | Historic Map Print
A detailed 19th-century map print of Scandinavia, showing Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and an inset of Iceland.
This piece brings together geography, heritage, and quiet visual structure, making it a natural fit for a study, hallway, office, or any interior with a Nordic point of view.
It is especially well suited to those with a connection to Scandinavia, an interest in old maps, or a love of historical cartography.
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A detailed 19th-century map print of Scandinavia, showing Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and an inset of Iceland.
This piece brings together geography, heritage, and quiet visual structure, making it a natural fit for a study, hallway, office, or any interior with a Nordic point of view.
It is especially well suited to those with a connection to Scandinavia, an interest in old maps, or a love of historical cartography.
This historical map by William Home Lizars presents Scandinavia including Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, with Iceland shown in an inset. The original map was published as part of Lizars' Edinburgh Geographical General Atlas, and it reflects the visual character of 19th-century cartography through engraved linework, hand-coloured outline borders, and relief shown by hachures.
The map includes political and administrative boundaries, cities, roads, rivers, canals, and mountain ranges, which gives it both decorative depth and historical interest. It has a calm, structured look that works beautifully as wall art, while still offering plenty to study up close.
For many homes, this kind of print does more than fill a wall. It can speak to origin, travel memory, family heritage, or a wider connection to Scandinavian culture. It also suits interiors where you want something thoughtful and graphic rather than overly decorative.
The original catalogue information lists the map as 1841, not 1881, so the historically supported date for the page should be 1841 unless you have another source for a later edition.
Why this print stands out
- Features Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Iceland in one elegant historic composition
- Based on an original 19th-century atlas map by William Home Lizars
- Rich in fine cartographic detail, including boundaries, roads, waterways, and mountains
- A strong choice for a study, office, hallway, library, or heritage-focused interior
- Suitable for those drawn to Scandinavian history, old maps, travel, and family roots
- Available in the usual 5 sizes to suit different spaces
A historical map print can bring both place and perspective into a room — something to live with, and something to keep discovering.
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| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Artist / Cartographer | William Home Lizars |
| Title | Scandinavia Including Sweden, Norway & Denmark |
| Date | 1841 |
| Type | Historic atlas map print |
| Region shown | Scandinavia |
| Countries included | Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland |
| Original features | Hand-coloured outline, engraved detail, hachures for relief |
| Best suited for | Study, office, hallway, living room, heritage gift |
| Sizes | The usual 5 sizes |
Meta — Best of Hygge by Scandinavia · New Arrivals · Sweden - Swedish Art Prints · Vintage Scandinavian Maps
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