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Print only · ships rolled in a protective tube, ready to frame
Archive Notes
| Genre | Vintage Map |
| Artist | Unattributed |
| Subject | France |
| Circa | 1850 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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Vintage Map of Francec. 1850
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
$98.00
Print Only · Ships Unframed
4.7567 customer reviews
Free U.S. shipping · arrives Oct 27 to Nov 3
Museum-grade archival paper
U.S. orders are printed and framed in the U.S.
30-day returns from delivery · damaged arrivals reprinted free
Archive Notes
| Genre | Vintage Map |
| Artist | Unattributed |
| Subject | France |
| Circa | 1850 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Size Comparison
We restore and reproduce vintage maps, charts and prints on museum-grade paper.
The Story Behind the Print
This exquisite reproduction captures France at a pivotal moment in its history—1850, two years after the revolutionary upheavals that swept across Europe and just as Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte was consolidating power as president of the Second Republic. The original cartographer's meticulous hand reveals a nation in transition, with departmental boundaries carefully delineated and emerging railway networks beginning to connect major cities.
Created during the height of 19th-century French cartographic excellence, this vintage map showcases the precision and artistry that defined the era's geographical publications. Every province, river, and mountain range is rendered with remarkable detail, from the rugged coastlines of Brittany to the Alpine peaks along the Italian border. The elegant typography and hand-colored regions reflect the sophisticated printing techniques that made French cartography the envy of Europe.
Printed on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper using giclée printing with archival inks, ensuring this historical cartography piece will retain its rich detail and subtle coloring for generations.
Colors may vary slightly between screens and the finished piece — the print will always be richer.
About the Frame
Framed pieces are built to order in solid wood with clear acrylic glazing, dry-mounted artwork, a kraft paper dust cover, and hanging wire. Each piece arrives ready to hang. No mat. Satin Black has a 7/8-inch face and adds 1.25 inches to the total width and height. Slimwood Silver and Slimwood Gold have a 1 1/8-inch face and add 1.75 inches to the total width and height.
The selected size refers to the artwork itself. Framed orders are custom made and ship within 7 to 10 business days, free in the U.S. See our shipping and return policies for framed piece details.
Customer notes
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