La France
Medium
lithography
Dimensions
289; 433
About this artwork
collector's mark: Lugt 2228a
Art Historical Context
**La France** is striking lithography by French artist Isidore-Laurentoy, created in 1834. 289 mm high by 433 mm wide, this print exemplifies the burgeoning popularity of lithography in 19th-century Europe. Invented just decades earlier, the medium allowed artists like Deroy—known for his detailed portraits and scenes of Parisian life—to produce affordable, high-quality reproductions with remarkable tonal range and fluidity, bridging fine art and mass dissemination. Set against the backdrop of France's July Monarchy following the 1830 Revolution, *La France* likely embodies national personifi...