Russian Peasant Family, Government of Tver, Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1845

€ 220

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-14222-8

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

Light foxing and age toning; colors stable.

About this sheet

Russian Peasant Family, Government of Tver, Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1845

This engaging lithograph shows a Russian peasant family from the Tver region, including a man, woman, and child. The grouping provides valuable insight into rural family life and dress in 19th-century Russia.

Published in Wahlen’s world costume series, the image combines ethnographic clarity with a gentle narrative tone. Markaert’s composition balances individual detail with group interaction, while hand coloring adds warmth and depth.

Light foxing and age toning; colors stable.

FRAMING TIPS:
A traditional wood frame with a wide mat suits the narrative composition.