1888 Chromolithograph France 17th Century Dance Peasant Harvest Costume LCH4

This is a rare original 1888 color chromolithograph which feature several scenes from the lives of the French peasantry during the 17th century. Although they were hard workers who ultimately earned very little for their troubles, they still found the time to enjoy dances, festivals, and ferociously celebrated joyful occasions such as weddings.

Key Elements in Each Panel

Top - Children mark notches in wood to keep track of how many baskets of grapes are collected - A harvester, bent at the waist, brandishes his sickle beside a baler, holding her skirt.

Middle - A bride is escorted to the chapel by her friends and family. She wears her hair loose and flowing down her back.

Bottom - A hearty country dance, which allows the peasant to take a well-earned break from the hardships of everyday life.

CONDITION

This 123+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Chromolithograph; Color
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 13.5 inches; 25 x 34 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper has obtained an extraordinary, ultra-rare collection of original color and chromolithographs, which capture a myriad of ancient cultures and costumes from around the world. Virtually unseen individually, and from perhaps the most coveted portfolio of costumes from the 19th century, these historically important elephant folio-sized chromolithographs depict scenes and images venturing from ancient Egypt to classical Rome and Greece. Each illustration was adapted from actual artifacts and archaeological sites to define accurate representations of life during each time period; from the dainty Orient to the tribes of Oceania, there are beautiful illustrations for all, each more unique than the next.

Please note that the full original supporting documents for this original piece, shown in the additional pictures attached to the listing, are included and will be shipped with this original.

The originals offered are from the first edition of RacinetÕs masterwork on costumes of the world. Many have been heightened in gold and silver. The full color chromolithographs are some of the most spectacular we have procured. The duotone chromolithographs are stunning and impeccably preserved. Each piece from the collection is in museum-quality condition.

Keywords specific to this image: shepherd, hat, paysan, historical, children

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