Pyrenean Peasant Couple with Dog – Romantic 19th C. Engraving c.1840
€ 140
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1840
Sheet size
27.3 × 20.8 cm (10.7 × 8.2 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-13836-59
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
Overall very good for age. Light general toning to the paper, mild foxing in margins, plate mark deeply impressed, and edges with minor handling wear. The engraved area remains strong, clean, and detailed with no tears or repairs.
About this sheet
Romantic 19th Century Engraving – Pyrenean Peasants Couple with Dog, c.1840 This is a beautifully detailed 19th-century steel engraving titled Pyrenean Peasants (Landvolk aus den Pyrenäen), depicting a young couple seated closely together on a rocky hillside in the Pyrenees mountains, accompanied by their loyal dog resting at their feet. The shepherd is shown with a crook, wearing traditional regional attire including a broad-brimmed hat, waistcoat, and loose shirt, while the woman sits gracefully beside him with her head gently leaning against his shoulder, her hair covered with a long shawl, evoking a tender and serene rural moment.
Engraved by H. Adlard after an original painting by an unknown continental artist, this print was published by A.H. Payne, Dresden & Leipzig, around 1840–1850, as part of a series of ethnographic and romantic European genre scenes aimed at a middle-class audience seeking elegant imagery for drawing rooms and libraries. The fine crosshatching, delicate tonal gradations, and atmospheric mountainous background are characteristic of high-quality steel engravings of this era.
Condition report: Overall very good for age. Light general toning to the paper, mild foxing in margins, plate mark deeply impressed, and edges with minor handling wear. The engraved area remains strong, clean, and detailed with no tears or repairs.
Framing tips: Ideal for framing with a warm cream or antique white mount and a classic wood or black moulding to accentuate the rustic romanticism and timeless character of this scene. Suitable for interiors styled with traditional European, rustic, or romantic decor, enhancing hallways, living rooms, or reading corners with its peaceful rural sentiment.
