14/48

About this artwork

lithografie

Art Historical Context

"14/48" is a captivating lithography created by the Belgian artist Isidore-La Deroy in 1834, measuring 433 mm high by 288 mm wide. As plate 14 in what appears to be a series of 48 prints—hinted by its numeric title—this work exemplifies the burgeoning popularity of lithography during the early 19th century. Deroy, active in Brussels during Belgium's formative years post-independence in 1830, was for his precise and expressive lithographic techniques, often capturing portraits, urban scenes, and cultural motifs. Lithography, a revolutionary printing method invented just decades earlier, allowe...