French Louis XVI Promenade Costume Lithograph, 1792 – Published 1847
€ 825
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1792
Mapmaker / artist
Rittner & Goupil, Paris
Publisher
Circa 1847
Technique
Hand-colored lithograph on wove paper
Sheet size
57.3 × 41.8 cm (22.6 × 16.5 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-14325-2-12
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
Good antique condition with age-related toning, scattered light foxing, and minor handling wear, as visible in the photographs. The original hand coloring remains bright and attractive. Please study the photographs carefully.
About this sheet
French Louis XVI Promenade Costume Lithograph, 1792 – Published 1847 A beautifully hand-colored French lithograph depicting an elegantly dressed gentleman and lady in fashionable court attire from the reign of King Louis XVI, representing the year 1792.
The composition is framed by a finely engraved neoclassical architectural portal adorned with sphinxes, cherubs, classical urns, Greek key ornament, sculpted female figures, and richly detailed decorative motifs inspired by the Louis XVI style. The gentleman wears a fashionable pale blue frock coat, breeches, riding boots, and carries a tricorne hat, while the lady is dressed in a graceful pink gown with blue sash, broad-brimmed feathered hat, and elegant accessories. Their attire reflects the refined fashions worn during the final years of the Ancien Régime.
Published in Paris by Rittner & Goupil, this print belongs to the celebrated Costumes du Quadrille Historique – Bals de l'Opéra series. Designed by Achille Devéria with ornamental borders by J.J. Grandville, the series was created for the famous historical costume balls held at the Paris Opéra. These hand-colored lithographs are admired for their historical costume studies, elaborate decorative engraving, and exceptional French lithographic craftsmanship.
The combination of elegant costume, refined neoclassical ornament, and original hand coloring makes this an excellent decorative print for collectors of French history, costume design, theater, opera, and European decorative arts.
Artists: Achille Devéria; ornamental border by J.J. Grandville
Series: Costumes du Quadrille Historique – Bals de l'Opéra
Depicted Period: Reign of Louis XVI, 1792
Condition: Good antique condition with age-related toning, scattered light foxing, and minor handling wear, as visible in the photographs. The original hand coloring remains bright and attractive. Please study the photographs carefully.
The print is sold unframed. Any framed images are shown for presentation purposes only.
