Botany · 19th century
€ 210
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Good condition with vibrant hand-coloring, intact margins, minor foxing, and gentle toning; a well-preserved and collectible 19th-century lithograph.
This hand-colored lithograph titled "Village of St. Hyacinthe" depicts the charming rural town of Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, in the 19th century. The artwork is a view from the foreground featuring grassy fields and a wooden bridge spanning the river, leading toward the village. The scene includes houses, churches, and other buildings, with gentle hills and a serene sky in the background.
The lithograph is credited to R. S. M. Bouchette (Robert Shore Milnes Bouchette, 1805–1879), a Canadian cartographer and artist, and was printed by the renowned lithographic firm Day & Haghe, lithographers to the King.
Details:
- Title: Village of St. Hyacinthe
- Artist: R. S. M. Bouchette
- Lithographer: Day & Haghe, lithographers to the King
- Medium: Hand-colored lithograph
- Date: Likely mid-19th century
- Subject: Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, a significant village along the Yamaska River known for its agricultural and cultural importance during the 19th century.
Condition report:
Good condition with vibrant hand coloring. Mild toning and faint foxing in margins. Slight handling wear on edges; no major defects noted.
This lithograph beautifully captures the tranquil charm of a historic Quebecois village, reflecting the region's pastoral beauty and architectural heritage. It holds appeal for collectors of Canadian history, lithographs, and 19th-century topographical art.
