School Map - Physical France: Land Relief, Watercourses, Navigation Canals
Description
Rediscover the nostalgic atmosphere of old-fashioned classrooms with this exceptional reissue of the school map titled France Physique : Relief du Sol, Cours d'Eau, Canaux de Navigation. Originally drawn in the early 20th century by the famous Parisian geographer and publisher J. Forest, this work, endorsed by the Ministry of Public Instruction, comes from the historic workshops located at 17 Rue de Buci in Paris. Combining invaluable educational value with irresistible charm, this archival document is the ideal piece for enthusiasts of geography, the history of education, and antique cartography.
The map details the structure of the Hexagon with remarkable chromatic richness: the plains of the Paris Basin and the Aquitaine Basin are tinged with green, while the mountain ranges rise in shades of beige and brown, highlighting the Massif Central, the Alps, the Pyrenees, the Jura, and the Vosges. The hydrographic network is meticulously traced, revealing the courses of the Seine, Loire, Garonne, and Rhône, as well as the beginning of navigation on the rivers and the main canals. On the periphery, the map delineates the neighboring countries of the time, from Belgium to Italy, and opens onto the English Channel, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Mediterranean Sea, also incorporating Corsica and a magnificent insert of the globe in the upper right corner.
This antique map of France stands out for its highly graphic school layout. The lower left corner features a complete legend titled Explication des Signes, detailing the color code for altitudes for the high, middle, and low regions, the depths of the oceans, the location of the prefectures, as well as the altitude of the peaks and passes. Visible at the top of the image, the two hanging eyelets recall its original function as a wall map to be hung on the blackboard. Carefully reprinted on a high-quality canvas, this superb reissue perfectly restores the softness of its cream patina and the vibrancy of its retro hues, imposing itself as a majestic wall decoration, perfect for bringing an authentic vintage spirit to the wall of a living room, an entrance hall, or an office.
Cotton canvas with two eyelets
This poster is sold rolled up inside a rigid protective tube. It comes with two eyelets so you can hang it on the wall just like back in school!
Materials
For school cards, we use a cotton canvas with a matte finish and a vintage style. It is the right thickness (380g/m2) so that it hangs beautifully when displayed.
Delivery
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Returns
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