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Adina Sommer`s Rare Antique Maps and Contemporary Art
Nouvelle Carte illustre de la France…
Original:
450.00 €
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| Article ID | EUF1399 |
| Artist | Vuillemin (1812-1880) |
| Alexandre Vuillemin (1812-1880) was a prominent 19th century French cartographer and editor based in Paris. He produced a number of atlases, and his maps are noted for the frequent use of extensive margin illustrations – vignettes, famous people, and views of cities. His atlases were popular, and many went through multiple editions. Despite a prolific cartographic career, not a lot is known of Vuillemin's life. He studied under the French cartographer Auguste Dufour (1798 - 1865),and his atlases and maps are held by and available through many collections including the British Museum. | |
| Title | Nouvelle Carte illustre de la France… |
| Year | dated 1857 |
| Description | Map shows total France with 86 views at the border with the former provinces and a description of their structure and population, on a seperate map showing Corsica.
Alexandre Vuillemin (1812-1880) was a prominent 19th century French cartographer and editor based in Paris. He produced a number of atlases, and his maps are noted for the frequent use of extensive margin illustrations – vignettes, famous people, and views of cities. His atlases were popular, and many went through multiple editions.
Despite a prolific cartographic career, not a lot is known of Vuillemin's life. He studied under the French cartographer Auguste Dufour (1798 - 1865),and his atlases and maps are held by and available through many collections including the British Museum |
| Place of Publication | Paris |
| Dimensions (cm) | 62 x 83 |
| Condition | Very good |
| Coloring | original colored |
| Technique | Steel engraving |
Reproduction:
67.50 €
( A reproduction can be ordered individually on request. )