{"product_id":"corse-corsica-jacques-liozu-pictorial-map-of-island-life-45x33cm-1951-p-8-007267","title":"Corse \/ Corsica—Jacques Liozu pictorial map of island life—45x33cm 1951","description":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eCorse [Corsica]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorsica becomes a lively illustrated portrait in Jacques Liozu’s map, where regional dress, fishing, fruit and vineyards share space with historical figures and local folklore. Napoleon, Pascal Paoli and Cardinal Fesch help define the island’s identity, while Ajaccio, Bastia and Corte anchor its geography. A sign marked “Bandit” points towards a gunman concealed in the scrub, a mischievous reference to Corsica’s longstanding reputation for vendettas and outlaws sheltering in the maquis. Rooted in real feuds and banditry, this reputation was romanticised by writers such as Prosper Mérimée, whose Colomba (1840) helped establish it in the popular imagination. The bright printed colours and deliberately playful scale invite the viewer to discover small details rather than simply trace roads. Published by Odé in 1951, it belongs to Liozu’s distinctive series celebrating French regional character. The island outline gives the composition a strong visual centre, making this a particularly engaging combination of mid-century graphic design and Corsican cultural imagery.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiquemapsandprints.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54274903376219,"sku":"P-8-007267","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/9583\/1643\/files\/P-8-007267a.jpg?v=1791486273","url":"https:\/\/www.antiquemapsandprints.com\/fr\/products\/corse-corsica-jacques-liozu-pictorial-map-of-island-life-45x33cm-1951-p-8-007267","provider":"Antiquemapsandprints.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}