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Antique Print-18TH-CENTURY-CLOTHING-ARCHITECTURE-TWO-GENTLEMEN-Chantal-1840

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The print depicts a scene set in a bustling street from a historical period, likely the 18th century based on the clothing and architecture. Two gentlemen stand at the center, engaged in what appears to be a friendly or earnest conversation. The man on the left is dressed in military attire with a tricorne hat, a decorated coat with large cuffs, and knee-length breeches, indicating a person of some rank or importance. The man on the right is in civilian clothing, wearing a long waistcoat, breeches, and a wide-brimmed hat held in his hand.

Behind them, the street is lined with buildings that have signs indicating shops or trades, such as a “Mercerie” which suggests a haberdashery. One sign reads “Bon V…” which might be the name of a shop or an abbreviated slogan. The buildings have a European style, with steep roofs and a church spire visible in the distance, implying a town setting. There are details like laundry hanging to dry between the buildings, adding to the scene’s liveliness. A table with various objects, possibly goods for sale or personal items from the tavern, is placed near the entrance of a building on the right.

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Description

The print depicts a scene set in a bustling street from a historical period, likely the 18th century based on the clothing and architecture. Two gentlemen stand at the center, engaged in what appears to be a friendly or earnest conversation. The man on the left is dressed in military attire with a tricorne hat, a decorated coat with large cuffs, and knee-length breeches, indicating a person of some rank or importance. The man on the right is in civilian clothing, wearing a long waistcoat, breeches, and a wide-brimmed hat held in his hand.

Behind them, the street is lined with buildings that have signs indicating shops or trades, such as a “Mercerie” which suggests a haberdashery. One sign reads “Bon V…” which might be the name of a shop or an abbreviated slogan. The buildings have a European style, with steep roofs and a church spire visible in the distance, implying a town setting. There are details like laundry hanging to dry between the buildings, adding to the scene’s liveliness. A table with various objects, possibly goods for sale or personal items from the tavern, is placed near the entrance of a building on the right.

Made by after an anonymous artist.

Medium: Crayon style lithograph on wove (vellin) paper.

Sheet size: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.32 inch). Image size: 14.8 x 19.4 cm. (5.83 x 7.64 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Trimmed to image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

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BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Source: unknown, to be determined.

Biography engraver: Nothing could be fouunded on this probably French artist, who name appears handwritten in pencil at bottom right.

Additional information

Dimensions 44 × 31 × 1 cm

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