1852 Levasseur Map of the Department des Landes, France

Highlights

• 1852 Levasseur Map of the Department des Landes, 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 richly detailed 1852 engraved map by Victor Levasseur depicts the Département des Landes in southwestern France, bordered by the Atlantic coast and the Pyrénées mountains, shown with hand-colored roads, rivers, and administrative divisions. The Landes department, known for its vast pine forests and the longest stretch of sandy coastline in Europe, is beautifully framed by elaborate engraved vignettes featuring portrait medallions, agricultural barrels, and a Landes shepherd on stilts — a traditional practice unique to the region. Decorative text panels and statistical notes in French add historical and geographical context, making this a compelling piece of antique cartographic art.