Bilder Victor Levasseur (1800–1870) – Map of Dépt de la Nièvre, France – Engraving with hand-coloring (c. 1852)

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This work is a decorative map of the French department of Nièvre. The central map shows the geography of the region, including administrative divisions and key towns, which are highlighted with hand-applied color. The map is set within an elaborate border characteristic of the period, featuring vignettes that illustrate the region's cultural and economic aspects, such as agriculture, industry, and local figures, accompanied by detailed textual panels providing statistics and descriptions. This map was published in Levasseur’s comprehensive "Atlas National Illustré des 86 Départements et des Possessions de la France."

Victor Levasseur was a French cartographer, engineer, and engraver active during the mid-nineteenth century. He is best known for his "Atlas National Illustré," a significant work that blended precise geographical data with visually engaging, encyclopedic decorative borders. His work served to document the physical and cultural geography of France's departments, often holding important posts related to geography and education.

Artist or Maker:  Victor Levasseur 

Dimensions:  Approximately 52 cm x 37 cm

Medium:  Engraving with hand-coloring 

Date:  c. 1852

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