Bohemian Woman near Prague, 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-14222-3
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
Scattered light foxing; colors well preserved; margins intact.
About this sheet
Bohemian Woman near Prague, Hand-Colored Lithograph, c.1845
This elegant hand-colored lithograph depicts a woman from the Prague region in Bohemia, dressed in traditional attire with distinctive regional detailing. Her dark cloak, red accents, and carefully arranged head covering reflect Central European folk costume of the early 19th century.
Issued in Wahlen’s Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde, the image exemplifies the period’s ethnographic approach—combining visual accuracy with refined presentation. Duverger’s composition isolates the figure against a pale ground, giving the costume a sculptural clarity.
The presence of a secondary figure in the background subtly reinforces the everyday social context without detracting from the main subject. Hand coloring enhances the contrast between fabrics and enriches the overall composition.
Scattered light foxing; colors well preserved; margins intact.
FRAMING TIPS: A classic gilt or dark cherry frame with an off-white mat enhances the red tones.
