Corsican Man with Firearm – Hand-Colored Lithograph by Markaert, c.1845
€ 230
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-14222-12
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 consistent with age; colors fresh.
About this sheet
Corsican Man with Firearm – Hand-Colored Lithograph by Markaert, c.1845
This powerful image portrays a Corsican man in traditional dress, armed with a long firearm and posed against a coastal landscape. The figure embodies the 19th-century European perception of Corsica as rugged, independent, and deeply rooted in local custom. His layered clothing, boots, and hooded cloak are rendered with particular care.
Produced for Wahlen’s Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde, the lithograph reflects both ethnographic interest and Romantic visual culture. Markaert’s drawing balances documentary intent with a sense of character and presence, while the hand coloring heightens the drama of the composition.
This is one of the more visually assertive plates from the series and works exceptionally well as a standalone decorative print.
Condition report: Light foxing and gentle toning consistent with age; colors fresh.
Framing tips: Ideal in a rustic wood or antique gilt frame to complement the subject’s strength.
