1850 Levasseur Africa

         The superb reproduction of the original antique engraved map of “Afrique” was published by the noted Parisian cartographer Victor Levasseur in 1851. Although coastal charting and near-shore inland surveys of Africa were extensive and accurate, the interior was still largely unexplored. One of the most significant questions still troubling European academia during the mid-eighteenth century was the exact source of the Nile River. While the meandering path of both the White Nile and the Blue Nile are accurately rendered, Levasseur’s portrayal of the source is purely speculation. “Monts de la Lune” or Mountains of the Moon was the accepted source for cartographers until J.H. Speke and J.A. Grant finally penetrated the hostile African climate and discovered Lake Victoria seven years after the printing of this map.

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What is a Mirrored Print & Gallery Wrap?

Canvas for Gallery Wrap

Take a good look at your print. The edges are mirrored, so that, the complete image is shown on the face of the frame once it is wrapped. In other words, You don’t lose any of the artwork. Our 2½” mirrored borders, allow your finished product to have a variety of thickness up to 2” deep. Therefore, make sure you choose an experienced framer who can make the frame to the exact specs of your custom print.

Hand-made Rattan Frames

Though the design has changed over the years, we commission these Rattan frames through a small family owned company in The Philippines. Your frame is the result of trial and error of the last 20 years! Rattan is a vine-like Palm that requires forest cover in order to thrive. Rattan grows throughout the jungle for over a quarter of a mile. Its trunk can span a diameter of over two inches down to the thickness of a human hair. The harvester’s collection process is performed by hand by a simple machete. Ultimately, the rattan vine cannot survive without the forest. Rattan quickly regenerates. As a result, this method of harvesting protects the destruction of the forest.

1850 Levasseur Africa

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