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-coloured lithograph
Sheet size: 25.2 × 16.7 cm (9.9 × 6.6 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-14222-10

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 colouring keep the focus on dress and form.

CONDITION:
Even toning with scattered foxing; margins good.

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