A beautifully coordinated pair of circa 1840 French costume lithographs after celebrated Romantic-era artist Achille Deveria (1800-1857), depicting richly dressed figures from the courts of Louis XIII and Henri IV.

The first is titled Costume de Cour sous Louis XIII and depicts an elegantly dressed courtier in plumed hat, cape, lace collar and richly ornamented doublet. The companion work, Costume du Temps de Henri IV, portrays a woman in elaborate period dress with lace ruff and beautifully detailed patterned skirts.

Both prints bear the printed attribution "A. Deveria, del." and period Paris publishing and printing inscriptions. The sheets reference Goupil et Vibert, Boulevard Montmartre 15 and rue de Lancry 7, as well as the lithographic printer Cattier on rue de Lancry. The Henri IV sheet also bears the Bulla et Delarue publishing inscription.

The pair displays Deveria's celebrated interest in historical costume and the richly colored lithographic production associated with mid-19th-century Paris.

Presented as a matched pair in gold-tone frames with wide cream mats and narrow burgundy borders. Their restrained palette of burgundy, blue, green, cream and gold makes the pair particularly handsome displayed together.

Sold as a pair.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good antique condition consistent with age. The paper exhibits overall age toning and scattered minor foxing/spotting. Colors remain attractive and well defined. Both works are presented under glass in later coordinating frames and mats. Frames show light age-related surface wear. The prints have not been examined outside the frames. Please review photographs closely for condition.

Origin:
France

Materials & Techniques:
Glass, Lithograph, Paper, Wood

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

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Good antique condition consistent with age. The paper exhibits overall age toning and scattered minor foxing/spotting. Colors remain attractive and well defined. Both works are presented under glass in later coordinating frames and mats. Frames show light age-related surface wear. The prints have not been examined outside the frames. Please review photographs closely for condition.