About this sheet
A beautifully hand-colored French lithograph depicting King Louis XIII of France and Queen Anne of Austria in elegant court dress, representing the year 1636.
The royal couple is presented within a richly engraved ornamental border featuring cherubs, floral garlands, classical masks, and elaborate Rococo-inspired decoration. Louis XIII is portrayed in a refined black court suit with an elaborate lace collar, while Anne of Austria wears a graceful white and violet gown adorned with delicate lace, jewelry, and period accessories. The composition beautifully illustrates the transition from late Renaissance fashion into the grandeur of the early Baroque 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 hand-colored lithographs are admired for their historical accuracy, decorative quality, and exceptional craftsmanship.
This example retains its original hand coloring and remains a striking decorative piece despite visible age-related wear. It is particularly suitable for collectors of French history, 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: Fair to Good antique condition with age-related toning, foxing, and staining, including a more pronounced moisture stain along the left margin. These condition issues have been reflected in the asking price. The original hand coloring remains attractive and the print displays well when framed. Please study the photographs carefully.
The print is sold unframed. Any framed images are shown for presentation purposes only.
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