Reiziger
Fortuné Férogio
1845 - 1846
Medium
lithography
Dimensions
470; 329
About this artwork
lithografie
Art Historical Context
**Reiziger (The Traveler)** Created by Fortuné Féio between 1845 1846, *Reiziger* is a striking lithograph measuring 329 mm high by 470 mm wide. The title, Dutch for "traveler," evokes the era's fascination with exploration and mobility during Europe's Romantic period, when journeys—whether by rail, ship, or foot—symbolized progress and adventure. Férogio, a lesser-known lithographer likely active in the Low Countries, captures this spirit through the medium's versatile capabilities. Lithography, invented in the late 18th century, revolutionized printmaking by allowing artists to draw direc...