Alexandre Vuillemin (1812-1880) was a 19th century French cartographer and editor based in Paris. [1] He produced a number of atlases, and his maps are noted for the frequent use of extensive margin illustrations – vignettes, famous people, and views of cities. His atlases were popular, and many went through multiple editions. [2]
Despite a prolific cartographic career, not a lot is known of Vuillemin's life. He studied under the French cartographer Auguste Dufour (1798 - 1865), [3] and his atlases and maps are held by and available through many collections including the British Museum [4] and the University of Alabama Historical Maps of Europe Archive. [5] Vuillemin's most important works include his detailed, highly decorative large format Atlas Illustré de Géographie Commerciale et Industrielle as well as his many French Atlases.
Alexandre Vuillemin (1812-1880) was a 19th century French cartographer and editor based in Paris. [1] He produced a number of atlases, and his maps are noted for the frequent use of extensive margin illustrations – vignettes, famous people, and views of cities. His atlases were popular, and many went through multiple editions. [2]
Despite a prolific cartographic career, not a lot is known of Vuillemin's life. He studied under the French cartographer Auguste Dufour (1798 - 1865), [3] and his atlases and maps are held by and available through many collections including the British Museum [4] and the University of Alabama Historical Maps of Europe Archive. [5] Vuillemin's most important works include his detailed, highly decorative large format Atlas Illustré de Géographie Commerciale et Industrielle as well as his many French Atlases.