Lovely 19th Century Sepia Wash Architectural Landscape Drawing

The scene depicts a rustic village street with a tower, arched stone gateway and a seated figure in rural dress.

MAKER'S MARK: Signed bottom edge

CIRCA: 1845 (dated by hand lower left)

CONDITION: Good antique condition. Please zoom in on photos and read detailed condition notes below.

DIMENSIONS: with frame 11 and 3/8"wide x 1"deep x 9 and 1/8"high
image alone 10 and 1/4"wide x 7"high


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very typical aging for a drawing of this period. Even overall toning and mild foxing, consistent with the age of the paper. Light fading of the sepia wash and graphite in some areas. Mat burn at the edges where it previously touched acidic mat board. No visible tears or major losses. Frame is later but attractive and stable.

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Origin:
France

Materials & Techniques:
Chalk, Glass, Graphite, Wood

Details:
Art Subjects: Architecture
Country of Origin: France
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very typical aging for a drawing of this period. Even overall toning and mild foxing, consistent with the age of the paper. Light fading of the sepia wash and graphite in some areas. Mat burn at the edges where it previously touched acidic mat board. No visible tears or major losses. Frame is later but attractive and stable.

Please zoom in on all photos as they form a good part of the description. I am happy to answer any questions you may have prior to purchase or to send more photos if needed.