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| Keywords: 1852 Levasseur Map of North America (w- Republic of Texas) - Geographicus - AmeriqueSeptentrionale-levassuer-1852.jpg A visually stunning decorative map of North America dating to 1852 by French map publisher Victor Levasseur Levasseur published several different editions of his North America map - this being the most desirable due to its depictions of the ephemeral Republic of Texas Though cartographically minimalist there are a number of additional important elements that are worthy of note These include the extension of Oregon territory well into British Columbia reflecting the American claims that later led to the 54 40' dispute Also the Northwest Passage from Atlantic to Pacific is drawn as an open and practically navigable seaway By far this map's most striking feature is its elaborate allegorical border work Levasseur composed this map for publication in his magnificent Atlas Nacionale de la France Illustree one of the most decorative and beautifully produced atlases to appear in the 19th century This particular map is surrounded by wide and elaborate illustrative border work showing the cultural natural and trade richness of the Americas The left hand side of the map depicts European seamen bargaining for indigenous products In the background is a Mesoamerican style pyramid dramatic mountain scenery and a railroad train The right hand side of the map shows a cross-section of the flora and fauna common to the continent including a Bison vultures a polar bear an elk a fox and an alligator In the undergrowth a leopard lies hidden At the base of the map a classically dressed woman lounges with a St Bernard and Bale of Cotton To either side her text boxes offer additional information about the discovery history and culture of the region A population table appearing at the bottom of the map gives statistics for the Arctic 50 000 Alaska or Russian America 50 000 British America 1 200 000 the United States 19 000 000 Texas 200 000 Mexico 8 000 000 Guatemala 3 000 000 and the Antilles 2 720 000 Publised by V Levasseur in the 1852 edition of his Atlas National de la France Illustree 1852 undated Size in 16 5 12 5 object history credit line accession number AmeriqueSeptentrionale-levassuer-1852 Levassuer V <i>Atlas National Illustre des 86 Departements et des Possessions de La France Divise par Arrondissements Cantons et Communea avec La Trace de Toutes Les Routes Chemins de fer et Canaux </i> 1852 edition Geographicus-source PD-old-100 Victor Levasseur - Maps of the world Old maps of North America 1852 maps Merchants in art Engravings of animals Maps in French Caduceus | ||||
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