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Step into the vibrant world of 19th-century Caribbean cartography with “La Martinique,” an exquisitely detailed map crafted by the renowned French cartographer A. Vuillemin in 1869. Bearing its original French title, this map stands as a testament to both artistic finesse and geographic precision, capturing the island of Martinique in a period of profound historical significance. Vuillemin’s meticulous approach is evident in the harmonious blend of vivid color, intricate border vignettes, and precise political boundaries, offering a window into the colonial era when Martinique was a prized overseas department of France.
A. Vuillemin, celebrated for his skill in combining decorative artistry with scientific accuracy, infused this map with a wealth of visual and contextual detail. Around the central depiction of Martinique, the map is adorned with vignettes that illustrate the island’s unique culture and natural wealth. Scenes of local life—farming, fishing, and maritime trade—intermingle with images of indigenous wildlife and agricultural abundance, notably the flourishing sugar cane fields that once fueled the island’s economy. These artistic flourishes are not mere embellishments; they are thoughtfully chosen to reflect the social and economic lifeblood of Martinique in the late 1800s.
The map’s design is a masterclass in both cartographic clarity and decorative elegance. Vuillemin’s use of color delineates the island’s administrative divisions, while the decorative coat of arms and maritime scenes underscore Martinique’s strategic importance as a French colonial outpost. The mountainous terrain, lush coastal regions, and detailed hydrography evoke the dramatic natural beauty of the island, from its volcanic peaks to its verdant valleys and sparkling shores. The map’s composition invites the viewer to explore not just geography, but the lived experience of Martinique’s inhabitants.
Beyond its visual splendor, “La Martinique” is enriched with contextual notes and statistical information, originally paired with descriptive text that situated the island within the broader French colonial world. The map includes data on distances and directions from Paris, reinforcing Martinique’s role as a far-flung yet integral part of the French empire. This contextual layering transforms the map from a simple navigational aid into a comprehensive portrait of a society—its people, its products, and its place in the world.
The map’s careful labeling of towns and settlements—such as Fort-de-France, Saint-Pierre, Le Marin, and La Trinité—offers a rare glimpse into the urban and rural landscape of Martinique during a pivotal era. Each settlement is rendered with a clarity that speaks to Vuillemin’s commitment to accuracy, while the surrounding illustrations breathe life into the historical and cultural context of each locale. Whether you are drawn to the artistry of antique maps, the allure of Caribbean history, or the legacy of French cartography, “La Martinique” by A. Vuillemin is a truly captivating artifact, offering both aesthetic delight and a deep well of historical insight.
Cities and towns on this map
- Fort-de-France
- Saint-Pierre
- Le Marin
- La Trinité
- Le François
- Sainte-Marie
- Le Robert
- Le Carbet
- Le Lamentin
- Rivière-Pilote
- Saint-Esprit
- Case-Pilote
- Sainte-Anne
- Le Vauclin
- Macouba
- Le Morne-Rouge
- Le Morne-Vert
- Le Gros-Morne
- Les Trois-Îlets
- Basse-Pointe
- Ducos
- Fonds-Saint-Denis
- Grand'Rivière
- Rivière-Salée
- Ajoupa-Bouillon
- Bellefontaine
- Schoelcher
- Le Diamant
Notable Features & Landmarks
- Illustrations of agricultural crops, notably sugar cane, highlighting the island's historical economic reliance on sugar production
- Depiction of local wildlife, including birds and marine life, emphasizing the biodiversity of Martinique
- Scenes of local human activities, such as farming and fishing, providing a glimpse into daily life and economic practices
- A decorative coat of arms representing Martinique
- Illustrations of sailing ships, reflecting the maritime importance and trade connections of the island
- Scenes depicting the natural landscape, including mountainous terrain and coastal features
Historical and design context
- Original title: La Martinique
- Created by renowned French cartographer A. Vuillemin in 1869
- The map is intricately designed and colored, featuring decorative vignettes around the borders
- Part of a collection pairing each map with descriptive text, offering comprehensive overviews of the depicted department or colony
- Includes statistical data and contextual information such as distance and direction from Paris
- Reflects the colonial perspective of the 19th century, showcasing the economic and cultural importance of Martinique to France
- Provides insights into historical agricultural practices and local culture during the colonial era
- Harmonious blend of vivid color, intricate border vignettes, and precise political boundaries
Please double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.
This map looks great at every size, but I always recommend going for a larger size if you have space. That way you can easily make out all of the details.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.
The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.
If you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my collection of the best old maps to see if something else catches your eye.
Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.
This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.
This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.
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Step into the vibrant world of 19th-century Caribbean cartography with “La Martinique,” an exquisitely detailed map crafted by the renowned French cartographer A. Vuillemin in 1869. Bearing its original French title, this map stands as a testament to both artistic finesse and geographic precision, capturing the island of Martinique in a period of profound historical significance. Vuillemin’s meticulous approach is evident in the harmonious blend of vivid color, intricate border vignettes, and precise political boundaries, offering a window into the colonial era when Martinique was a prized overseas department of France.
A. Vuillemin, celebrated for his skill in combining decorative artistry with scientific accuracy, infused this map with a wealth of visual and contextual detail. Around the central depiction of Martinique, the map is adorned with vignettes that illustrate the island’s unique culture and natural wealth. Scenes of local life—farming, fishing, and maritime trade—intermingle with images of indigenous wildlife and agricultural abundance, notably the flourishing sugar cane fields that once fueled the island’s economy. These artistic flourishes are not mere embellishments; they are thoughtfully chosen to reflect the social and economic lifeblood of Martinique in the late 1800s.
The map’s design is a masterclass in both cartographic clarity and decorative elegance. Vuillemin’s use of color delineates the island’s administrative divisions, while the decorative coat of arms and maritime scenes underscore Martinique’s strategic importance as a French colonial outpost. The mountainous terrain, lush coastal regions, and detailed hydrography evoke the dramatic natural beauty of the island, from its volcanic peaks to its verdant valleys and sparkling shores. The map’s composition invites the viewer to explore not just geography, but the lived experience of Martinique’s inhabitants.
Beyond its visual splendor, “La Martinique” is enriched with contextual notes and statistical information, originally paired with descriptive text that situated the island within the broader French colonial world. The map includes data on distances and directions from Paris, reinforcing Martinique’s role as a far-flung yet integral part of the French empire. This contextual layering transforms the map from a simple navigational aid into a comprehensive portrait of a society—its people, its products, and its place in the world.
The map’s careful labeling of towns and settlements—such as Fort-de-France, Saint-Pierre, Le Marin, and La Trinité—offers a rare glimpse into the urban and rural landscape of Martinique during a pivotal era. Each settlement is rendered with a clarity that speaks to Vuillemin’s commitment to accuracy, while the surrounding illustrations breathe life into the historical and cultural context of each locale. Whether you are drawn to the artistry of antique maps, the allure of Caribbean history, or the legacy of French cartography, “La Martinique” by A. Vuillemin is a truly captivating artifact, offering both aesthetic delight and a deep well of historical insight.
Cities and towns on this map
- Fort-de-France
- Saint-Pierre
- Le Marin
- La Trinité
- Le François
- Sainte-Marie
- Le Robert
- Le Carbet
- Le Lamentin
- Rivière-Pilote
- Saint-Esprit
- Case-Pilote
- Sainte-Anne
- Le Vauclin
- Macouba
- Le Morne-Rouge
- Le Morne-Vert
- Le Gros-Morne
- Les Trois-Îlets
- Basse-Pointe
- Ducos
- Fonds-Saint-Denis
- Grand'Rivière
- Rivière-Salée
- Ajoupa-Bouillon
- Bellefontaine
- Schoelcher
- Le Diamant
Notable Features & Landmarks
- Illustrations of agricultural crops, notably sugar cane, highlighting the island's historical economic reliance on sugar production
- Depiction of local wildlife, including birds and marine life, emphasizing the biodiversity of Martinique
- Scenes of local human activities, such as farming and fishing, providing a glimpse into daily life and economic practices
- A decorative coat of arms representing Martinique
- Illustrations of sailing ships, reflecting the maritime importance and trade connections of the island
- Scenes depicting the natural landscape, including mountainous terrain and coastal features
Historical and design context
- Original title: La Martinique
- Created by renowned French cartographer A. Vuillemin in 1869
- The map is intricately designed and colored, featuring decorative vignettes around the borders
- Part of a collection pairing each map with descriptive text, offering comprehensive overviews of the depicted department or colony
- Includes statistical data and contextual information such as distance and direction from Paris
- Reflects the colonial perspective of the 19th century, showcasing the economic and cultural importance of Martinique to France
- Provides insights into historical agricultural practices and local culture during the colonial era
- Harmonious blend of vivid color, intricate border vignettes, and precise political boundaries
Please double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.
This map looks great at every size, but I always recommend going for a larger size if you have space. That way you can easily make out all of the details.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.
The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.
If you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my collection of the best old maps to see if something else catches your eye.
Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.
This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.
This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.
This map is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The map is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present a map without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas maps and explore the differences between my different finishes.
For something truly unique, this map is also available in "Unique 3D", our trademarked process that dramatically transforms the map so that it has a wonderful sense of depth. We combine the original map with detailed topography and elevation data, so that mountains and the terrain really "pop". For more info and examples of 3D maps, check my Unique 3D page.
Para la mayoría de los pedidos, el tiempo de entrega es de aproximadamente 3 días laborables. Los productos personalizados y a medida tardan más, ya que tengo que hacer la personalización y enviártelo para su aprobación, lo cual suele tardar 1 o 2 días.
Tenga en cuenta que los pedidos enmarcados muy grandes suelen tardar más en fabricarse y entregarse.
Si necesitas que tu pedido llegue para una fecha determinada, por favor contáctame antes de hacer el pedido para que podamos encontrar la mejor manera de asegurarnos de que recibas tu pedido a tiempo.
Imprimo y enmarco mapas y obras de arte en 23 países alrededor del mundo. Esto significa que tu pedido se fabricará localmente, lo que reduce el tiempo de entrega y asegura que no se dañe durante el envío. Nunca pagarás aranceles de aduana o impuestos de importación, y pondremos menos CO2 en el aire.
Todos mis mapas y impresiones artísticas están bien empaquetados y enviados en un tubo resistente si no están enmarcados, o rodeados de espuma si están enmarcados.
Intento enviar todos los pedidos dentro de 1 o 2 días después de recibir tu pedido, aunque algunos productos (como mascarillas, tazas y bolsas de tela) pueden tardar más en fabricarse.
Si seleccionas Entrega Exprés al finalizar la compra, priorizaremos tu pedido y lo enviaremos por mensajería de 1 día (Fedex, DHL, UPS, Parcelforce).
La entrega al día siguiente también está disponible en algunos países (EE. UU., Reino Unido, Singapur, EAU), pero por favor intenta hacer tu pedido temprano en el día para que podamos enviarlo a tiempo.
Mi marco estándar es un marco de madera de fresno negro estilo galería. Es simple y tiene un aspecto bastante moderno. Mi marco estándar tiene alrededor de 20 mm (0.8 in) de ancho.
Utilizo acrílico super claro (perspex/acrylite) para el vidrio del marco. Es más ligero y seguro que el vidrio, y se ve mejor, ya que la reflectividad es menor.
Seis colores de marco estándar están disponibles de forma gratuita (negro, marrón oscuro, gris oscuro, roble, blanco y oro antiguo).El enmarcado y montaje/matizado personalizado está disponible si buscas algo diferente.
La mayoría de los mapas, arte e ilustraciones también están disponibles como un lienzo enmarcado. Utilizamos lienzo de algodón mate (no brillante), lo estiramos sobre un marco de madera de caja de origen sostenible, y luego 'flotamos' la pieza dentro de un marco de madera. El resultado final es bastante hermoso, y no hay cristal que se interponga.
Todos los marcos se proporcionan "listos para colgar", con una cuerda o soportes en la parte posterior. Los marcos muy grandes tendrán placas de colgar de alta resistencia y/o un listón de montaje. Si tienes alguna pregunta, por favor ponte en contacto.
Mira algunos ejemplos de mis mapas enmarcados y mapas en lienzo enmarcados.
Alternativamente, también puedo proporcionar mapas antiguos y obras de arte en lienzo, tablero de espuma, papel de algodón y otros materiales.
Si deseas enmarcar tu mapa o obra de arte tú mismo, por favor lee mi guía de tamaños primero.
Algunos de mis mapas antiguos ahora están disponibles como lienzos enmarcados. Por favor contáctame si deseas pedir un tamaño que no está disponible en mi tienda.
Los mapas antiguos en lienzo son una alternativa interesante a los mapas enmarcados convencionalmente. Dependiendo de tu gusto personal y la decoración de la habitación, los mapas en lienzo pueden "destacar" un poco más que un mapa enmarcado.
Mis mapas son reproducciones de mapas originales de altísima calidad.
Obtengo mapas originales y raros de bibliotecas, casas de subastas y colecciones privadas de todo el mundo, los restauro en mi taller de Londres y luego uso tintas e impresoras giclée especializadas para crear hermosos mapas que lucen incluso mejor que el original.
Mis mapas están impresos en papel de archivo mate (no brillante) sin ácido que se siente de muy alta calidad y casi como una tarjeta. En términos técnicos, el peso/grosor del papel es de 10 mil/200 g/m². Es perfecto para enmarcar.
Imprimo con tintas pigmentadas Epson ultrachrome giclée UV resistentes a la decoloración, algunas de las mejores tintas que puedes encontrar.
yo también puedo hacer mapas sobre lienzo, trapo de algodón y otros materiales exóticos.
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Personalización de mapas
Si está buscando el regalo perfecto de aniversario o inauguración de la casa, puedo personalizar su mapa para hacerlo verdaderamente único. Por ejemplo, puedo agregar un mensaje corto, resaltar una ubicación importante o agregar el escudo de armas de su familia.
Las opciones son casi infinitas. Por favor mira mi página de personalización de mapas para ver algunos maravillosos ejemplos de lo que es posible.
Para pedir un mapa personalizado, seleccione "personalizar su mapa" antes de agregarlo a su carrito.
Ponerse en contacto si buscas personalizaciones y personalizaciones más complejas.
Envejecimiento del mapa
A lo largo de los años, los clientes me han preguntado cientos de veces si podían comprar un mapa que se viera uniforme. más viejo.
Bueno, ahora puedes hacerlo seleccionando Envejecido antes de agregar un mapa a tu carrito.
Todas las fotografías de productos que ve en esta página muestran el mapa en su forma original. Así es como se ve el mapa hoy.
Si selecciona Envejecido, envejeceré su mapa a mano, usando un proceso especial y único desarrollado a través de años de estudiar mapas antiguos, hablar con investigadores para comprender la química del envejecimiento del papel y, por supuesto... ¡mucha práctica!
Si no estás seguro, quédate con el color original del mapa. Si quieres algo un poco más oscuro y más viejo buscando, opte por Envejecido.
Si no estás satisfecho con tu pedido por cualquier motivo, contáctame para un reembolso sin complicaciones.
Estoy muy seguro de que te gustará tu mapa restaurado o impresión artística. He estado haciendo esto desde 1984. Soy un vendedor de 5 estrellas en Etsy. He vendido decenas de miles de mapas e impresiones artísticas y tengo más de 4,000 reseñas reales de 5 estrellas.
Utilizo un proceso único para restaurar mapas y obras de arte que consume mucho tiempo y mano de obra. Encontrar los mapas e ilustraciones originales puede llevar meses. Utilizo tecnología de última generación y extremadamente cara para escanear y restaurarlos. Como resultado, garantizo que mis mapas y impresiones artísticas son superiores a los demás - por eso puedo ofrecer un reembolso sin complicaciones.
Casi todos mis mapas e impresiones artísticas se ven increíbles en tamaños grandes (200 cm, 6.5 pies+) y también puedo enmarcarlos y entregártelos a través de un servicio de mensajería especial de gran tamaño. Contáctame para discutir tus necesidades específicas.
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