The "Universal Atlas of the World", published around 1900, frequently featured a variety of detailed maps, including those of the British Isles. These maps were part of a larger trend in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to produce comprehensive atlases that offered detailed, accurate, and up-to-date cartographic information to the public and professionals alike.
While not part of an art movement per se, the style of these maps can be associated with the Victorian era's focus on detail, precision, and order. The late 19th-century cartography reflected a broader societal emphasis on expanding knowledge, exploration, and the categorization of the natural and human-made world.
Maps from the "Universal Atlas of the World" represent a fusion of scientific knowledge and technical skill, embodying the era's drive towards greater understanding and management of the world’s geographical diversity.
