Professions & Trades · 19th century
€ 200
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Scattered foxing; mild overall toning; no structural defects.
Poultry Seller of Pardilho, Portugal – Hand-Coloured Lithograph, c.1845
This lively lithograph shows a poultry seller from Pardilho, Portugal, holding bundles of birds for market. The informal stance and expressive gesture introduce an occupational element rarely seen in more static costume plates.
Issued in Wahlen’s Brussels publication, the plate demonstrates the breadth of the project, documenting not only regional dress but also everyday professions. Markaert’s rendering is direct and observational, with hand colouring used to define fabric, skin tone, and movement.
The image bridges ethnographic costume study and genre scene, making it particularly appealing to collectors of social history imagery.
Condition report:
Scattered foxing; mild overall toning; no structural defects.
Framing tips:
A simple dark wood frame with a neutral mat keeps the focus on the figure.
Technique: Hand-coloured lithograph
Maker: Markaert, Brussels, c.1845
