Département des Basses-Alpes (1852)

Highlights

• 1852 Levasseur Map of the Department Basses-Alpes, France ( Coteaux and Collines Rhodaniennes Region — a faithful canvas reproduction of an authentic antique map.
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• MUSEUM-QUALITY GICLEE: Fade-resistant archival inks on premium artist-grade canvas, hand-stretched and gallery-wrapped over a solid 1.5" wood frame, hardware attached and ready to hang.
• A REFINED FOCAL POINT for the living room, bedroom, study, home office or entryway — timeless style with lasting appeal.
• HANDCRAFTED IN THE USA: Made to order in multiple sizes and shapes — a thoughtful, gallery-worthy gift.

Description

This richly detailed 1852 engraved map by Victor Levasseur depicts the French département of Basses-Alpes — today known as Alpes-de-Haute-Provence — rendered with hand-applied color highlighting its road and administrative networks. The map is framed by ornate allegorical vignettes typical of Levasseur's celebrated 'Atlas National Illustré,' including portrait medallions, local peasant figures, a coat of arms, and decorative landscape scenes evoking the rugged Alpine terrain of southeastern France. Basses-Alpes is situated in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, bordered by the Var, Hautes-Alpes, and Vaucluse departments, and is known for its dramatic gorges, including the Gorges du Verdon.