Antique wine map of Bordeaux, 1949

Antique wine map of Bordeaux, 1949Les Vins de Bordeaux is part of the celebrated Atlas de La France Vinicole, a remarkable mid twentieth century cartographic series dedicated to the wine regions of France. Created by Louis Larmat in 1948, the map combines geographic precision, educational detail, and elegant graphic design to document the prestigious vineyards of the Bordeaux region. The composition carefully illustrates the complex wine producing areas surrounding Bordeaux, including

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and notable businesses

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The map encompasses the vicinity of Mount Everest

stands as a significant piece within the artist's oeuvre

Issued in 1946 as part of the authoritative Atlas de la France Vinicole by L

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Henry Sell created the "Commercial Intelligence Map of China from the Latest and Most Authentic Sources

which was a significant period of exploration and mapmaking

This painting features a selection of fruits

although it is important to note that the actual details and accuracy of the depiction would have been limited due to the lack of comprehensive exploration of the area at that time

while the depiction of the Grand Hotel suggests comfort and luxury