Scottish Clan Chief in Highland Dress – Hand-Colored Lithograph, c.1845

€ 260

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

Date: 1845
Mapmaker / artist: Markaert, Brussels, c.1845
Technique: Hand-colored lithograph
Sheet size: 25.2 × 16.7 cm (9.9 × 6.6 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-14222-14

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

Even toning; minor foxing; colors strong.

About this sheet

Scottish Clan Chief in Highland Dress – Hand-Colored Lithograph, c.1845
This striking lithograph depicts a Scottish clan chief wearing full Highland dress, including tartan, sporran, and feathered bonnet. The plate reflects the renewed Romantic interest in Scottish identity following the early-19th-century revival of Highland culture.

Drawn and lithographed by Markaert, the image formed part of Wahlen’s encyclopaedic survey of world costumes. The figure is presented with authority and clarity, emphasizing ceremonial dress rather than narrative context.

The rich hand coloring of the tartan gives this plate exceptional decorative appeal and makes it one of the most recognisable subjects in the series.

Condition report:
Even toning; minor foxing; colors strong.

Framing tips:
Excellent in a classic gilt or dark mahogany frame with an off-white mat.