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C1866
Nouveau Plan de Paris et de Son Enceinte
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Large scale detailed map of Paris France dated 1866 by the Parisian publisher Ledot Freres showing the results of Haussmann’s renovation of Paris which was started in 1859. The renovation of Paris was a vast public works program commissioned by … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Nouveau Plan de Paris et de Son Enceinte
Date:
C1866
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, dissected and laid onto linen as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
1006mm
x 715mm
Frame Size:
1127mm
x 910mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1866
Description:
Large scale detailed map of Paris France dated 1866 by the Parisian publisher Ledot Freres showing the results of Haussmann’s renovation of Paris which was started in 1859.
The renovation of Paris was a vast public works program
commissioned by Emperor Napoléon III and directed by the prefect of the Seine,
Georges-Eugène Haussmann, between 1853 and 1870. It included the demolition of
medieval neighbourhoods that were deemed overcrowded and unhealthy. New wide avenues, parks, squares, sewers, fountains and aqueducts
were constructed. The annexation of the suburbs surrounding Paris and the massive
construction program was met with fierce
opposition, and Haussmann was finally dismissed by Napoleon III in 1870. Work on his
projects continued until 1927. The street plan and distinctive appearance of
the centre of Paris today is largely the result of Haussmann’s designs.
Published by Ledot at 174 Rue de Rivoli, Paris.
Mapmaker:
Ledot Freres (fl. C1850-1870)
Ledot was a publishing house active in Paris during the mid-19th century. The Ledot brothers focused scientific material such as ornithologies. Ledot Freres also published a number of maps of Paris and view books for the tourist market. Their offices were located at 168 Rue de Rivoli, Paris.
