Kleine straatveger en vechtende jongens
in of na 1842 - in of voor 1847
Medium
lithography
Dimensions
187; 234
About this artwork
blad: hoogte 234 mm x breedte 187 mm
Art Historical Context
**Kleine straatveger enchtende jongens** by Nicolas Toussaint Char is a lively lithography from the 1840s (dated between 1842 and 1847), measuring 234 mm high by 187 mm wide. Charlet, a prominent French artist (1792–1845), in capturing the vibrancy of Parisian street life through this innovative printmaking technique. Lithography, which emerged in the late 18th century, allowed for precise tonal effects and mass reproduction, making art accessible beyond elite circles. The title—"Little Street Sweeper and Fighting Boys"—evokes a snapshot of urban childhood in mid-19th-century France. It likel...
About the Artist
Nicolas Toussaint Charlet · 1792–1845
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