Chromolithograph, 480 x 380 mm, signed "Nicouline." From "Imago Italiae," published by De Agostini A curious and highly decorative map of the region showcasing its main monuments. The author, Vsevolod Petrovič Nicouline, was born in 1890; he was forced into exile after Lenin's victory. He moved to Italy, where he married, lived, and died, working as a well-known illustrator for advertisements, magazines, and other works. An excellent example.