Figures & Portraits · 19th century
€ 290
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Scattered light foxing; colours well preserved; margins intact.
Bohemian Woman near Prague, Hand-Coloured Lithograph, c.1845
This elegant hand-coloured 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 colouring enhances the contrast between fabrics and enriches the overall composition.
CONDITION:
Scattered light foxing; colours well preserved; margins intact.
FRAMING TIPS:
A classic gilt or dark cherry frame with an off-white mat enhances the red tones.
Technique: Hand-coloured lithograph
Maker: Duverger after Auguste Wahlen, Brussels, c.1845
