1899 Vuillemin Map or City Plan of Paris, France
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Title
Nouveau Plan de Paris Divise en Vingt Arrondissements.
1899 (undated) 26 x 31.5 in (66.04 x 80.01 cm) 1 : 16666
1899 (undated) 26 x 31.5 in (66.04 x 80.01 cm) 1 : 16666
Description
This is a beautiful 1899 folding map or plan of Paris, France by the French cartographer A. Vuillemin. Centered on the Seine River, it covers embastilled Paris as contained in the Thiers Wall, as well as its immediate vicinity, including part of the Bois de Boulogne. It reflects the transformation and modernization of Paris under Napoleon III and Georges-Eugene Haussmann.
Known in French as the 'Grands Travaux,' Haussmann's redesign of Paris defined it as a modern city, with narrow alleyways and confusing streets replaced by a broad network of grand boulevards, imposing facades, parks, and monuments.
Divided according to 20 Arrondisments, the map notes individual streets, monuments, churches, town halls, railways, gardens and palaces. Important and historic buildings are shown in profile. This map was drawn by A. Vuillemin and engraved by E. George.
Known in French as the 'Grands Travaux,' Haussmann's redesign of Paris defined it as a modern city, with narrow alleyways and confusing streets replaced by a broad network of grand boulevards, imposing facades, parks, and monuments.
Divided according to 20 Arrondisments, the map notes individual streets, monuments, churches, town halls, railways, gardens and palaces. Important and historic buildings are shown in profile. This map was drawn by A. Vuillemin and engraved by E. George.
Cartographer
Alexandre Vuillemin (1812-1880) was a cartographer and an book editor based in Paris, France. Despite a prolific cartographic career, much of Vuillemin's life is shrouded in mystery. What is known is that his studied under the prominent French Auguste Henri Dufour (1798-1865). Vuillemin's most important work his detailed, highly decorative large format Atlas Illustre de Geographie Commerciale et Industrielle.
Condition
Average. Original linen backing exhibits wear and some splits. Overall toning. Some wear along fold lines, including parts of map chipped off. Accompanied by 46 page street index booklet and original binder.