Henri II & Catherine de' Medici French Court Costume Lithograph, 1847

About this sheet

A beautifully hand-colored French lithograph depicting King Henri II of France and Catherine de’ Medici in richly detailed Renaissance court dress, representing the year 1547.

The figures are shown within an elaborate architectural border decorated with putti, masks, fruit garlands, scrolling ornament, and classical Renaissance motifs. The costumes are finely rendered in strong colors, with particular attention to the fabrics, jewelry, hats, and accessories associated with the French royal court.

This print was published in Paris by Rittner & Goupil as part of the series Costumes du Quadrille Historique – Bals de l’Opéra. The series was created in connection with the fashionable historical costume balls held at the Paris Opéra during the mid-19th century.

An attractive and highly decorative antique print for collectors of French history, Renaissance costume, fashion history, theatre, opera, and European court culture.

Maker: Rittner & Goupil, Paris
Series: Costumes du Quadrille Historique – Bals de l’Opéra
Date: Circa 1847
Technique: Hand-colored lithograph on wove paper

Condition:
Good antique condition with age-related toning, light foxing, and minor marks, as visible in the photographs. Please study the images carefully.

The print is sold unframed. Any framed images are shown for presentation purposes only.

Keywords:
Henri II, Henry II of France, Catherine de Medici, French Renaissance, Renaissance costume, royal court costume, French court fashion, historical dress, antique fashion print, hand-colored lithograph, French lithograph, Paris print, Rittner and Goupil, Costumes du Quadrille Historique, Bals de l’Opéra, opera costume, theatre costume, decorative antique print, 19th century print, French history