Album lithographique par Charlet 1832
Medium
lithography
Dimensions
246; 338
About this artwork
blad: hoogte 246 mm x breedte 338 mm
Art Historical Context
Nicolas Toussaint Charlet’s *Album lithographique par Charlet 1832* represents a fine example of early nineteenth-century French printmaking. Created during the July Monarchy, this lithographic album sheet—measuring 246 by 338 millimeters—demonstrates the artist’s mastery of a medium that had only recently become popular for artistic expression. Lithography allowed Charlet to produce fluid, expressive lines and tonal effects that captured movement and character with remarkable directness, making art more accessible to a growing middle-class audience. Charlet, known for his lively depictions o...
About the Artist
Nicolas Toussaint Charlet · 1792–1845
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