1882 Heliogravure of Middelburg Fair by Maxime Lalanne in The Netherlands
€ 90
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1882
Sheet size
18.5 × 27.5 cm (7.3 × 10.8 in)
Reference
BG-13094-2
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
Nearly excellent. Please study scan carefully.
About this sheet
This antique print, titled La Kermesse à Middelbourg, depicts a bustling fairground in Middelburg, the Netherlands. It was created in 1882 as part of the publication La Hollande à vol d'Oiseau (The Netherlands from a Bird's Flight) by Henry Havard. The print is a heliogravure (photogravure) reproduction of a charcoal drawing by François Antoine Maxime Lalanne, a French artist renowned for his etchings and charcoal works.
The image showcases the lively atmosphere of a traditional Dutch kermesse (fair), with market stalls and crowds gathered in front of the iconic City Hall of Middelburg. The scene captures the essence of 19th-century European festivals, with vendors, townspeople, and the intricate architectural details of the town's buildings in the background.
Lalanne's careful attention to the structure of the buildings, combined with the dynamic crowd, highlights both the architectural beauty of Middelburg and the cultural importance of public fairs during this period.
