Turkish Woman with Child, Ottoman Costume, Hand-Colored Lithograph, c.1845

€ 290

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-14222-5

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

Light foxing and gentle toning; colors vibrant.

About this sheet

Turkish Woman with Child, Ottoman Costume, Hand-Colored Lithograph, c.1845

This finely colored lithograph presents a Turkish woman accompanied by a child, dressed in Ottoman-era costume. The layered garments, veil, and rich textile patterns reflect Western European interpretations of Ottoman domestic life in the mid-19th century.

Part of Wahlen’s global costume series, the image exemplifies the era’s fascination with the Eastern Mediterranean and Near East. Duverger’s composition emphasizes maternal presence and cultural identity rather than exoticism alone.

The careful hand coloring, particularly in the warm reds and yellows, enhances the decorative quality of the plate while preserving its documentary intent.

Light foxing and gentle toning; colors vibrant.

FRAMING TIPS:
A warm wood or antique gilt frame pairs well with the earthy palette.