16/116
Medium
chalk lithograph
Dimensions
336; 488
About this artwork
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Art Historical Context
**16/116** is a captivating chalk lithograph by Marie Alexandre Alophe, skilled French lithographer active in the mid-19th century Created in 1848 this large-scale work measures 488 mm high by 336 mm wide, showcasing the artist's mastery of the medium during a pivotal year in French history—the Revolution of 1848, which toppled the July Monarchy and ushered in the Republic. The enigmatic title "16/116 hints at its place within a numbered series, possibly illustrations, portraits, or satirical prints common in Alophe's oeuvre. Chalk lithography, Alophe's chosen technique, allowed for rich tona...
About the Artist
Marie Alexandre Alophe · 1812–1883
Comment on works: lithographer; painter; photographer