10030 Victor Levasseur (1795–1862) – Map of the Department of Gers (France) – Hand-colored steel engraving (1852)
This hand-colored steel engraving is a highly decorative map of the French Department of Gers. The geographical map occupies the center of the composition, surrounded by detailed vignettes and information panels illustrating the region's history, agriculture, architecture, and commerce. This illustrative style, typical of the mid-19th century, was intended to be both geographically informative and artistically appealing, having been published in Levasseur's comprehensive atlas of France.
Victor Levasseur was a French cartographer and engraver known for his distinctive decorative maps published in the Atlas National Illustré. He specialized in producing large-format, ornamental maps of the French departments, which were embellished with romantic vignettes, historical portraits, and statistical information. His style is a hallmark of 19th-century French decorative cartography.
Artist or Maker: Victor Levasseur
Dimensions: Approximately 52 cm x 38 cm
Medium: Hand-colored steel engraving
Date: 1852
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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