• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • detail of the map from the centre left
  • detail of the map from the top left corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom left corner
  • detail of the map from the top right corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom right corner
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Vintage map of Burgundy, 1945

SKU:  195335

Vintage map of Burgundy, 1945

€73,78 EUR
€73,78 EUR
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This vibrant and richly decorated map of Burgundy (Bourgogne) presents both a geographic and commercial portrait of one of France’s most celebrated wine regions. Produced in the early twentieth century, the composition blends cartography with advertising, transforming a functional map into a visually engaging promotional artifact.

At its core, the map traces the elongated wine corridor stretching from Dijon in the north to Mâcon in the south. This narrow strip corresponds to the famed Côte d’Or, where some of the world’s most prestigious vineyards are located. The map carefully details towns, roads, and railway lines, emphasizing the infrastructure that connects vineyards to markets. The density of place names reflects the fragmentation of Burgundy’s terroir, where small parcels of land carry distinct identities and reputations.

Surrounding the central map are colorful illustrations of wine bottles, labels, and related products, including mustard from Dijon and sparkling wines. These decorative elements highlight well-known producers and merchants, reinforcing the region’s commercial vitality. Names such as Beaune and Chablis appear prominently, underscoring their importance within the Burgundy wine hierarchy.

The design incorporates bold typography and contrasting colors, with red, blue, and cream tones framing the composition. Graphic elements such as banners, seals, and medallions evoke authenticity and tradition, while also serving clear advertising purposes. A legend explains symbols for roads, railways, and waterways, ensuring the map remains practical despite its ornate presentation.

Overall, the image functions as both a guide and a celebration of Burgundy’s wine culture. It conveys the region’s identity as a mosaic of prestigious vineyards, deeply tied to geography, history, and commerce. By combining detailed mapping with promotional imagery, it captures the enduring allure and economic significance of one of the world’s most iconic viticultural landscapes.

Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* Standard shipping fee: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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