Old Map of the French Department of L'ain, France

Name: Old Map of the French Department of L'ain, France
Brand: Victor Levasseur
Price: 370.95 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Antique map titled 'Dépt. de l'Ain'. Map of the French department of l'Ain, France. This area of France is known for its Bugey wines, which are generally aromatic and white. It is also known for its fine blue cheese, poultry, and fisheries. The whole is surrounded by elaborate decorative engravings designed to illustrate both the natural beauty and trade richness of the land. There is a short textual history of the regions depicted on both the left and right sides of the map. This map originates from 'Atlas National de la France Illustree' published by V. Levasseur, circa 1852. Victor Levasseur (1800–1870) was a French cartographer widely known for his distinctive decorative style. He produced numerous maps more admired for the artistic content of the scenes and data surrounding the map than for the detail of the map. Victor Levasseur's "Atlas National Illustré" and "Atlas Universel Illustré" are among the last great decorative atlases published.

Creator:

Victor Levasseur (Artist)

Dimensions:

Height: 14.41 in (36.6 cm)Width: 21.66 in (55 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

Mid-19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1852

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. General age-related toning. Shows some wear and soiling, blank verso. Few small tears/splits in margins. Please study images carefully.

Seller Location:

Langweer, NL

Reference Number:

Seller: BG-13216-161stDibs: LU3054331464362

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