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Charles Middleton (1756-1818) - A perspective view of the city of Dublin from Phoenix Park - ”A perspective view of the city of Dublin from Phoenix Park” Hand-coloured engraving originates from ”A New and Complete System of Geography”, published by J. Cooke, London, 1778. Charles Middleton (1756–1818) was an English cartographer and author. He is best known for his work A New and Complete System of Geography, published in the late 18th century, which featured an extensive collection of maps and texts describing various parts of the world. His works were both educational and decorative, contributing to the dissemination of geographic knowledge during the Enlightenment era. Middleton's career was marked by a dedication to combining scientific accuracy with visual representation, making his cartographic works valuable to both scholars and the general public. Through his commitment to geography, he played an important role in the development of geographic literature in Britain during his time. Artist or Maker: Charles Middleton Medium: Engraving Date: 1778