Orphan Children of Amsterdam, Hand-Colored Lithograph, c.1845
€ 180
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-14222-4
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
Mild age toning and scattered foxing; structurally sound.
About this sheet
Orphan Children of Amsterdam, Hand-Colored Lithograph, c.1845
This evocative lithograph shows two orphaned children from Amsterdam, identifiable by their sober clothing and formal posture. The image documents a specific social institution rather than regional costume alone, offering insight into urban life and charitable systems in the Netherlands during the 19th century.
Published by Auguste Wahlen, the plate balances ethnographic documentation with a quietly narrative quality. Duverger’s careful rendering conveys restraint and dignity, avoiding sentimentality while acknowledging the subject’s social reality.
The muted palette and restrained background focus attention on gesture and attire, while the hand coloring adds warmth to an otherwise austere theme. This print appeals equally to collectors of Dutch material, social history, and costume prints.
CONDITION: Mild age toning and scattered foxing; structurally sound.
FRAMING TIPS: Excellent in a black or dark walnut frame with a pale gray mat.
