Fernández, Juan (sold)
Juan Fernández (fl. c. 1900 - 1911) was a Uruguayan lithographer based in Montevideo. His firm, Talleres Gráficos Juan Fernández produced some of the most significant maps of Uruguay and Montevideo in the 19th century, including Saturnino Cortesi's definitive official plan of that city. The firm specialized in graphic printing, chromolithography, and photolithography.
Official plan of Montevideo during its golden age.
Plano del Departamento de Montevideo construido con los datos mas recientes.
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This extraordinary large-scale 1906 Saturnino Cortesi chromolithograph map of Montevideo illustrates the Uruguayan capital at the height of its early 20th century golden age. Cortesi's work is significant as it provides insights into Montevideo's development and the nation's geographical layout during a time of rapid growth and urbanization. Coming out of the 19th century, Montevideo enjoyed sustained economic prosperity, widespread immigration, and the progressive José Batlle y Ordoñez government led to explosive urban and cultural growth. This official government plan was intended to guide the development of new barrios, boulevards, grand squares, monumental edifices, and modern infrastructure, all of which are detailed. (more details)