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Victor Levasseur (cartographer)

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Victor Levasseur
evasseur Map of the Drôme department
Born1795
Died1862
NationalityFrench
Occupationcartographer
Notable workAtlas Nationale illustré des 86 Départements et des Possessions de la France

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.[1]

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  1. ^ "Victor Jules Levasseur". antiquemapsandprints.com. antique maps and prints. Retrieved 2023-05-25. Antique 1852 maps by Victor Levasseur of French departements and the world from his "Atlas Nationale illustré des 86 Départements et des Possessions de la France", A Combette, Paris. Cartes départementales.