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

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This decorative map illustrates the Department of Hérault, located in the Languedoc region of southern France. The central map is meticulously color-coded by administrative district and shows the diverse topography from the mountainous interior to the Mediterranean coastline. The elaborate border features symbols of regional prosperity and history:
Victor Levasseur was a prominent French engineer and cartographer, celebrated for his Atlas National Illustré des 86 Départements et des Possessions de la France. His work is uniquely valued for its fusion of geographical data with artistic storytelling, capturing the specific cultural and commercial essence of each French province 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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