Laplander in Traditional Dress, Hand-Colored Lithograph, c.1845

€ 175

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1845
Mapmaker / artist: Duverger after Auguste Wahlen, Brussels, c.1845
Technique: Hand-colored lithograph
Sheet size: 25.2 × 16.7 cm (9.9 × 6.6 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-14222-6

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

General age toning with minor spotting; no tears.

About this sheet

Laplander in Traditional Dress, Hand-Colored Lithograph, c.1845

This lithograph depicts a Laplander (Sámi figure) dressed for a cold northern climate, wearing layered garments and distinctive headwear. The figure stands prominently against a sparse background, underscoring the harsh environment associated with northern Scandinavia.

Published in Wahlen’s encyclopaedic costume work, the plate reflects contemporary European curiosity about remote cultures. Duverger’s rendering is direct and observational, with hand coloring used sparingly to accent form and fabric.

The result is both an ethnographic document and a striking decorative image, particularly appealing to collectors interested in Nordic history.

General age toning with minor spotting; no tears.

FRAMING TIPS:
Looks refined in a light oak or ash frame with a cream mat.