Cardinal en Habit de Ville (Cardinal in City Attire), Plate 13, 1862
€ 110
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1862
Sheet size
26 × 20 cm (10.2 × 7.9 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-14006-62
What the condition grades mean
Excellent
Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good
Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good
Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair
Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Condition
The print is in good condition, with vivid hand-coloring, minimal discoloration, slight edge wear but no visible major tears or stains. Perfect for display purposes. Please review the images for further condition details.
About this sheet
Cardinal en Habit de Ville (Cardinal in City Attire), Plate 13, 1862
This elegant handcolored lithograph, Cardinal en Habit de Ville (Cardinal in City Attire), Plate 13 from Album ou Collection Complète, et Historique des Costumes de la Cour de Rome by G. Perugini, portrays a cardinal dressed in refined city garments. The cardinal is attired in a tailored black cassock with vibrant red piping, symbolizing his rank and affiliation with the Roman Catholic Church. Complementing his attire are striking red stockings and a bicorne hat, a traditional feature of clerical city wear.
Accompanying the cardinal is a young servant or page in complementary livery, whose subdued demeanor highlights the cardinal's status and authority. The overall composition emphasizes the grace and decorum of ecclesiastical figures when engaging in public duties or civic life.
Historical Context: This depiction reflects the 19th-century norms for cardinals' formal civilian dress during official appearances outside liturgical settings. The attire underscores their dual role as spiritual leaders and influential figures in societal and political circles.
Provenance: Published in Paris by L’Aubert and Lemoine, this lithograph is part of a detailed series capturing the hierarchical and ceremonial costumes of the Roman Catholic Church. The work is a testament to the artist's meticulous attention to the aesthetics and symbolism of the Church's traditions.
This piece is an excellent addition for collectors focusing on ecclesiastical art, historical costume, or 19th-century religious iconography.
