Antique map - Alpes-Maritimes 1887 - Art paper (SOLD UNFRAMED) - 140 x 70 cm
Unconventional size poster - sold unframed
This poster is sold rolled up inside a rigid protective tube.
Its format, true to the original map, is unusual and requires custom framing.
Description
Travel back in time along the French Riviera with this prestigious reissue of the "Map of the Alpes-Maritimes: Mediterranean Coastline in the Vicinity of Fréjus, Cannes, Grasse, Antibes, Nice, Monaco, and Menton". Originally published in 1887, this work is by the geographer and publisher F. Robaudy, who was based in Cannes at the time. It is an exceptional document on the topography and emerging urbanization of one of the most famous coastlines in the world.
The mountainous terrain of the Nice and Grasse hinterland is rendered with striking depth thanks to pen-and-ink shading. The mountain ranges can be seen literally plunging into the azure of the sea. The coastline is highlighted by a delicate blue gradient, showcasing the bays, capes (Cap d'Antibes, Cap Ferrat), and roadsides that make the region famous. The fine engravings make it possible to identify every village, pass, and waterway with absolute clarity. The classic 19th-century typography adds a touch of distinction to the whole.
Historically, this 1887 edition is fascinating. It captures the Côte d'Azur at the beginning of its global tourism boom, as the first Belle Époque villas began to dot the coastline. It documents the state of the road and rail network of the time, as well as the administrative layout of this relatively young department (annexed to France in 1860).
This high-precision reissue, printed on matte-finish art paper , restores all the nobility of the original document by F. Robaudy. It is a piece of decor of rare elegance, ideal for lovers of Provence and the Riviera, local history enthusiasts, or for bringing a sunny and historic atmosphere to your interior.
Art paper
For the exceptional visuals, we chose to print them on 280 gsm hammered art paper. This paper faithfully reproduces dark, intense colors and enhances the visual while preserving its vintage appearance.
Manufacturing and delivery
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