Woman of Torna-Härad and Man of Järfsö, Scandinavian Lithograph, 1845

€ 210

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1845
Mapmaker / artist: Markaert 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-14222-10

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

Even toning with scattered foxing; margins good.

About this sheet

Woman of Torna-Härad and Man of Järfsö, Scandinavia, Lithograph, ca.1845

This final plate presents two Scandinavian figures—a woman from Torna-Härad and a man from Järfsö—shown separately within the same composition. Their contrasting costumes highlight regional diversity within Scandinavia.

Published in Wahlen’s comprehensive costume survey, the image demonstrates the comparative approach typical of 19th-century ethnography. Markaert’s clean drawing and restrained hand coloring keep the focus on dress and form.

Even toning with scattered foxing; margins good.

FRAMING TIPS:
Ideal in a neutral contemporary frame to emphasize clarity and contrast.