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C1838
Europe.
Mapmaker:
Victor Levasseur (1800 - 1870)
Highly decorative map of Europe including the coloured crests of countries in Europe. Showing Europe according to its then current political situation. Cherubs represent European art and science, which can be seen through their activities including sculpting, writing, painting, reading … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Europe.
Date:
C1838
Mapmaker:
Victor Levasseur (1800 - 1870)
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
445mm
x 300mm
Paper Size:
535mm
x 360mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1838
Description:
Highly decorative map of Europe including the coloured crests of countries in Europe. Showing Europe according to its then current political situation.
Cherubs represent European art and science, which can be seen through their activities including sculpting, writing, painting, reading and calculations. The male and female figure situated on either side of the map symbolise industry and agriculture whilst a seated monarch above personifies the Kingdoms of Europe.
The armorial crests include; England, Spain, France, Turkey, Switzerland, Russia, Prussia, Germany, Sweden, and Italy.
From Victor Levassuer, Atlas Universel Illustre, Paris.
Mapmaker:
Victor Levasseur (1800–1870)
French cartographer and surveyor. He was attached to the Cadastral Survey of the city of Paris and is best known for his Atlas National des Departments et des Possessions de la France in which all the maps are beautifully embellished.
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