Antique Hand-Colored Map of Lozère in France by Alexandre Vuillemin, 19th Century

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Antique Map of Lozère, France – Vuillemin & Levasseur, Mid-19th Century This finely detailed map of the department of Lozère … Read more Antique Map of Lozère, France – Vuillemin & Levasseur, Mid-19th Century This finely detailed map of the department of Lozère in southern France was created by Alexandre Vuillemin and engraved by Levasseur, as part of the mid-19th century series La France. It presents a rich and decorative composition, combining geographic precision with artistic flourishes. The map outlines the department in yellow, showing its rivers, towns, villages, and road networks, with elevations subtly rendered to reflect the mountainous terrain of the Cévennes. The vignette scenes add cultural depth: a rural figure in traditional attire, a portrait of Chaptal (chemist and statesman born in Saint-Pierre-de-Nogaret), the Pont Gothique, and pastoral scenery including sheep grazing. The area is especially known for its natural beauty, chestnut forests, and historical isolation, making this map a valuable reference for collectors, historians, and Francophiles.

Condition Report: Very good condition with wide margins. Minor age-related toning to the paper edges. Visible plate mark. No tears or repairs. Crisp original outline hand-coloring.
Maker: A. Vuillemin (map), Levasseur (engraver), France, c. 1840s–1850s See less