Map of Gers in France by Vuillemin, 19th Century

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This 19th-century engraved and hand-colored map of the department of Gers in southwestern France was created by Alexandre Vuillemin and … Read more This 19th-century engraved and hand-colored map of the department of Gers in southwestern France was created by Alexandre Vuillemin and published by Migeon in Paris as part of the richly illustrated Nouvel Atlas Illustré des Départements et des Colonies.

Known for its elegant blend of geography and visual storytelling, this map presents Gers not only as a territorial entity, but also as a region of cultural and historical depth. Gers is depicted with great detail, showing roads, rivers, communes, and the main town of Auch at the center. The departmental borders are delicately hand-colored in green, and fine line engraving gives shape to the hilly terrain characteristic of Gascony. In the lower left corner, a charming vignette of the town of Auch shows the cathedral and stone bridge over the River Gers. The portrait in the upper right honors Marshal Jean Lannes, a prominent Napoleonic general born in Lectoure, and the departmental coat of arms is included at the bottom right.

Condition summary: Very good condition with slight age toning and a few small spots in the margins. The engraving is crisp, and the original hand-coloring is clear and well-preserved. See less