Historic Map : Levasseur Map of Corsica (La Corse), France, Version 2, 1861, Vintage Wall Art

A visually stunning decorative map of Corsica (La Corse) dating to 1861, by French map publisher Victor Levasseur. Levasseur published several different editions of his Corsica map - this being a later state The island of Corsica is drawn inconsiderable detail showing its many forests, roadways, cities, and three primary districts. By bar 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 on all sides with elaborate illustrative border work showing the cultural, natural, and trade richness of Corsica. Napoleon Bonaparte, Corsica's most celebrated son, appears in the upper right and left quadrants with a great imperial eagle at top center. Pascal Paoli appears in the lower right corner. The remainder of the decorative border work is given to displaying the the many products of Corsica, including Goats, honey, wines, distilled spirits, seafood, cheese, and sardines. Publised by V. Levasseur in the 1861 edition of his Atlas National de la France Illustree.