Young Woman of Porto, Portugal – Hand-Colored Lithograph by Markaert, c.1845
€ 210
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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-14222-11
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 age toning with scattered light foxing; colors well preserved; ample margins.
About this sheet
Young Woman of Porto, Portugal – Hand-Colored Lithograph by Markaert, c.1845 : This refined hand-colored lithograph depicts a young woman from Porto, shown in traditional regional dress typical of northern Portugal in the mid-19th century. Wrapped in a dark shawl that frames her figure and posture, the subject conveys modesty and restraint, qualities often emphasized in contemporary representations of Iberian daily life. A vivid red textile accent provides a striking contrast against the otherwise subdued palette.
The plate was drawn and lithographed by Markaert for Auguste Wahlen’s ambitious ethnographic publication Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde, issued in Brussels around 1845. The work aimed to document regional dress and social identity across Europe and beyond, combining visual clarity with decorative appeal.
The neutral background isolates the figure, allowing costume, color, and form to dominate the composition. Hand coloring was applied individually, giving each example slight tonal variation and a distinctly artisanal character.
Condition report: Even age toning with scattered light foxing; colors well preserved; ample margins.
Framing tips: Elegant in a dark walnut or black frame with a wide ivory or soft-gray mat.
