{"product_id":"carte-ancienne-madagascar-1952","title":"Antique map - Madagascar 1952","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eExplore the \"Great Island\" with this magnificent \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003eillustrated map of Madagascar\u003c\/b\u003e, published in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"88\"\u003e1952\u003c\/b\u003e by the French Ministry of Overseas Territories. This artistic document, created by illustrator G. Leroy, offers a complete and colorful overview of the island in the early 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eOn the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003ehistorical\u003c\/b\u003e front, this map bears witness to the economic and cultural importance of Madagascar during the post-war period. The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"137\"\u003egeography\u003c\/b\u003e of the island is depicted as a land of abundance and diversity, stretching from Cape Ambre in the north to Cape Sainte-Marie in the south. The abundant illustrations travel across the territory to present its resources and wildlife: from \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"402\"\u003evanilla, coffee, and rice\u003c\/b\u003e crops on the eastern coasts and the highlands, to herds of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"494\"\u003ezebu cattle\u003c\/b\u003e in the Great South. It also shows key infrastructure, such as the railway lines connecting Tananarive (Antananarivo) to the coasts, and the main ports such as Tamatave and Majunga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"9\"\u003eaesthetic\u003c\/b\u003e aspect of this \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"\u003e1952\u003c\/b\u003e poster is particularly remarkable for its balanced composition and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"115\"\u003evibrant colors\u003c\/b\u003e. The graphic style, typical of the 1950s, uses detailed vignettes to depict the inhabitants in their daily activities, local crafts, and iconic landscapes. The imposing red typography and the cartouche adorned with traditional Malagasy motifs reinforce its \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"438\"\u003eauthentic vintage\u003c\/b\u003e character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eWith its blend of geographical precision and iconographic charm, this map is an exceptional piece of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"107\"\u003ewall decor\u003c\/b\u003e. It is ideal for bringing a touch of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"182\"\u003eexotic nostalgia\u003c\/b\u003e and historical knowledge to a living room or a traveler's office.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"cartopolo","offers":[{"title":"50 x 70 cm \/ Creative paper 200 gsm","offer_id":53262892204375,"sku":null,"price":34.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"70 x 100 cm \/ Creative paper 200 gsm","offer_id":53262892237143,"sku":null,"price":59.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/7854\/4418\/files\/Madagascar195250x70affiche-papier-vintage-ancienne.jpg?v=1775574607","url":"https:\/\/cartopolo.fr\/en\/products\/carte-ancienne-madagascar-1952","provider":"Cartopolo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}