engraving antique (1840c) representing a Map of Ariège
antique map of Ariège, French department. By Perrot and Achin under the direction of tardieu . Originally published in a French geographical atlas in the years 1830-1840 (1840 circa). engraving intaglio. Map detailed embellished on the side with numerous statistical information on the administration, organization, industry and agriculture of the department, and even more...
This authentic map will delight any enthusiast of the history and culture of Ariège. It will be shipped with the greatest care by our house specializing in the sale of antique engraving and old maps. On your request, we can accompany your purchase with a certificate signed by us, guaranteeing the authenticity of the engraving . It is ideal if you wish to offer this print, it is an original gift with strong historical and regional value. Sold without framing.
Dimensions: 25 x 32 cm
Please look carefully at the photos. engraving with some defects due to time and numerous old manipulations, but usual on this type of old atlas maps frequently consulted by several generations of people for more than a century and a half. Possibility of dirt, various stains, folds...
Ariège, this department with a unique character, is a jewel at the foot of the Pyrenees, from the antique province of Languedoc. Created during the French Revolution in 1790, this department saw its borders evolve throughout the 19th century, at a time when each antique map , a true testimony of a bygone era, became an invaluable treasure for any collector and lover of the region. . Along the mountains, valleys and plateaus, the Ariège nature unfolds majestically, offering a range of landscapes where we can perceive, by scrutinizing an old Map , the subtlety of geographical developments. The culture is deeply rooted there, with a strong Occitan identity and renowned gastronomy. Foix, the prefecture, is famous for its count's castle housing the counts of Foix, including Gaston Fébus, an emblematic historical figure. Saint-Girons, the charming town of Couserans, and Pamiers, the most populated, bear witness to a rich industrial and agricultural history. Mirepoix, with its medieval bastide, and Ax-les-Thermes, the spa town, are gems to discover. Lavelanet, Tarascon-sur-Ariège, Saverdun, Mazères, and Varilhes, although more modest, also bear the marks of a rich history, the echo of which resonates in the silence of ancient parchments. Throughout the 19th century, Ariège, although relatively isolated, played a considerable role in the region, notably through its textile industry and its agricultural production, particularly in terms of sheep breeding, which left an indelible mark on the landscape and the local economy. Looking through an antique map of Ariège, the eye gets lost between the precisely drawn topography and the scribbled names of the towns, allowing us to relive this era of evolution and development. Thus, to own such a Map is to hold a piece of history, it is to appreciate Ariège in its complexity and its beauty, it is to explore this intangible link which unites past, present and future.
Professional in the sale (and passionate) of historical and geographical engravings, I will ship your purchase with the greatest care as I myself would like to receive it. My products are guaranteed to be vintage and will delight any history enthusiast or simply lover of these authentic visuals that have spanned the ages.
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Ariège, this department with a unique character, is a jewel at the foot of the Pyrenees, from the antique province of Languedoc. Created during the French Revolution in 1790, this department saw its borders evolve throughout the 19th century, at a time when each antique map , a true testimony of a bygone era, became an invaluable treasure for any collector and lover of the region. . Along the mountains, valleys and plateaus, the Ariège nature unfolds majestically, offering a range of landscapes where we can perceive, by scrutinizing an old Map , the subtlety of geographical developments. The culture is deeply rooted there, with a strong Occitan identity and renowned gastronomy. Foix, the prefecture, is famous for its count's castle housing the counts of Foix, including Gaston Fébus, an emb