Map showing the export of coal from the British Isles in 1850

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"Map Showing the Export of Coal from the British Isles in 1850" is a historical graphic representation created by French civil engineer and cartographer Charles Joseph Minard. This particular map, like many of Minard's works, represents a pioneering step in the field of data visualization and infographic.

The map portrays the quantity of coal exported from the British Isles, in 1850, delineated by the lines of varying thickness. They represent the amount of coal transported to different parts of the world. The wider the band, the larger the quantity of coal exported.

The countries receiving the coal exports are clearly marked, with destinations spanning across Europe, the Atlantic, and even as far as Asia. The map thus vividly illustrates the global demand for British coal during the period - a testament to the Industrial Revolution's integral relationship to the exploitation of this fossil fuel.

Minard’s map capitalizes on the use of line width and directions to denote numeric data, an iconic method of representation that provided a new level of detail and understanding of statistical data in the visual form. Minard's map integrates complex geographical and quantitative information, serving as an indicative measure of the scope and scale of global trade during the mid-19th century.

Throughout his career, Minard became renowned for his distinctive capacity to convey dense and difficult statistical data through creative and accessible graphic illustrations. His works, including this map, have been appreciated for both their aesthetic and intellectual components, providing an effective interface between art, cartography, and data analysis.

While the map was created in the mid-19th century, it remains a significant artifact in the study and history of data visualization, cartography, and economic history. Minard's map continues to evoke interest among a wide range of audiences, from historians and geographers to data analysts and graphic designers.

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