Henri III French Court Costume – Royal Couple Costume Lithograph, 1847

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A beautifully hand-colored French lithograph potentially depicting King Henri III of France and Queen Louise de Lorraine in magnificent Renaissance court dress, representing the year 1576.

The royal couple is portrayed within an elaborate architectural border decorated with putti, masks, fruit garlands, scrolling ornament, and richly detailed Renaissance motifs. Their lavish attire, including the characteristic ruffs, embroidered doublet, slashed sleeves, jeweled accessories, and elegant gown, reflects the sophistication and extravagance of the late Valois court.

Published in Paris by Rittner & Goupil, this print forms part of the celebrated Costumes du Quadrille Historique – Bals de l'Opéra series. Produced for the fashionable historical costume balls held at the Paris Opéra during the mid-19th century, these lithographs are admired for their fine hand coloring, decorative appeal, and historical accuracy.

An exceptional decorative print for collectors of French history, Renaissance fashion, royal portraiture, costume design, theatre, opera, and European decorative arts.

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.

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