Bilder Victor Levasseur (1800–1870) – Map of the Department of Ille-et-Vilaine – Steel engraving with hand coloring (19th Century)

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This decorative map illustrates the Department of Ille-et-Vilaine, located in Brittany, France. The central map is brightly color-coded, distinguishing its various arrondissements (administrative districts). The surrounding border is richly decorated with allegorical and historical vignettes that contextualize the region:
Victor Levasseur was a renowned French engineer and cartographer, celebrated for his publication of the Atlas National Illustré des 86 Départements et des Possessions de la France. These maps are uniquely valued for combining technical cartography with elaborate artistic borders that capture the economic, cultural, and historical identity of each French department. His work serves as a detailed and patriotic visual documentation of France during the mid-19th century.

Artist or Maker: Victor Levasseur

Dimensions: Approximately 51 cm x 38 cm

Medium: Steel engraving with hand coloring

Date: 19th Century (c. 1845–1852)

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