Antique Map of the French Colonies in Senegal and Madagascar

Antique map titled 'Colonies Françaises (en Afrique)'. Decorative map of the French colonies in Senegal and Madagascar (Africa) surrounded by vignettes of the lush landscapes, natives, an elephant and several other indigenous animals. This map originates from ‘Atlas National de la France Illustré’ by V. Levasseur. Published by A. Combette, Paris, 1854.

Victor Jules Levasseur (1795–1862) was a French cartographer widely known for his distinctive decorative style. He produced numerous maps more admired for the artistic content of the scenes and data surrounding the map than for the detail of the map

Condition: Good. General age-related toning. Minor wear and soiling. Please study image carefully.

Date: 1854

Overall size: 52.5 x 35.5 cm.