12552 Victor Levasseur (1800–1870) – Map of Oceania – Pacific region – Hand-coloured engraving (1852)
"Oceanie" This work provides a detailed geographical and decorative study of the Pacific region, including Australia, New Zealand, and the various archipelagos of Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. The engraving was published in Paris as part of the Atlas National Illustré des 86 Départements et des Possessions de la France, a significant mid-19th-century cartographic project. The central map is surrounded by elaborate pictorial vignettes depicting indigenous peoples, tropical flora, and portraits of famous explorers such as James Cook and Dumont d'Urville. A panoramic coastal view at the bottom illustrates a fortified harbor and maritime trade activity, reflecting the era's focus on colonial expansion and naval exploration. This plate is noted for its ability to combine scientific geographical data with rich ethnographic and historical context through its decorative borders.
Victor Levasseur was a prominent French engineer and cartographer who achieved widespread fame for his highly decorative and informative atlases. He served as a member of the Geographical Society of Paris and was known for his ability to combine geographical data with rich, pedagogical illustrations that appealed to a broad public. His most famous work, the Atlas National Illustré, remains a primary example of the "Levasseur style," characterized by the use of elaborate pictorial borders to provide social, economic, and historical context. His maps played a crucial role in popularizing geographical knowledge during the reign of Napoleon III and are noted for their high technical and artistic quality.
Artist or Maker: Victor Levasseur.
Dimensions: Approximately 35 cm x 52 cm.
Medium: Hand-coloured 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.
| Värdering | 400 - 600 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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