1852 Levasseur Map of Hautes-Alpes, France

Highlights

• 1852 Levasseur Map of the Department Hautes Alpes, France — a faithful canvas reproduction of an authentic antique map.
• CHOOSE YOUR SIZE & FORMAT: Pick your dimensions and shape right from this listing — vertical, horizontal, panoramic and square options available.
• 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 detailed 1852 engraved map by Victor Levasseur depicts the Department of Hautes-Alpes in southeastern France, surrounded by ornate allegorical vignettes including Alpine mountain scenery, a portrait medallion, and descriptive text panels. Hautes-Alpes is a mountainous department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, bordering Italy, and is home to the city of Gap as its prefecture and the famous Route des Grandes Alpes. The hand-colored map features towns, roads, and topographic details rendered in the classic French atlas style, making it an elegant piece of cartographic history.