Charles Deshays

Don Juan - Lithograph - Mid 19th Century

Mid 19th Century

In Mexico is an original lithograph on paper realized by the French artist Alfred Darjou (1932-1874). Signed on the plate on the lower left. Titled at the top center in French, pri...

Guido et Ginevra is a lithograph, realized by C. Deshays in 1838, titled below in the center, from"album de L'opera N.14", from lyrical artwork series. The state of preservation of ...

La Favorite is an original lithograph, realized by Challamel in between 1838-1950, titled below in the center, from"album de L'opera N.8", from lyrical artwork series. The state of preservation of the artwork is good with signs of the time. Sheet dimension: 21.5 x 27 cm. The artwork represents a scene from "The favorite" which is a grand opera...

La Muette de Portici is a lithograph, realized by C. Deshays in 1870, titled below in the center, from"album de L'opera N.22", from lyrical artwork series. The state of preservation...

Romantic antique lithograph of Jocelyn Sauvant, from Lamartine’s literary work, circa 1840. A poetic and emotional 19th-century French composition. Jocelyn Sauvant Laurence de la Mo...

English etching artist proof. The bottom reads as follows: Printed by Henry Fradelle and engraved by Thomas Lupton. Rebecca and Ivanhoe AS THE WOUNDED KNIGHT WAS ABOUT TO ADDRESS THIS FAIR APPARITION SHE IMPOSED SILENCE BY PLACING HER SLENDER FINGER UPON HER RUBY LIPS...

Antique print titled 'Costumes Espagnols'. This print originates from ‘Les Nations. Album des Costumes de Tous les Pays’ by A. Lacouchie. Published in Paris, circa 1850.

Title: "Civilian Costume at the End of the 15th Century" Description: The image is a print from a series the "Costume du Moyen Age" dated 1847, and titled "Costume Civil de la Fin du XVe Siècle," which translates to "Civilian Costume at the End of the 15th Century." It showcases a man of status, possibly a noble or a wealthy burgher, standing in a poised and confident manner. He is attired in an ornate cloak covered in a complex pattern of fleur-de-lis and cross motifs, indicative of wealth and possibly a connection to royalty or high social rank. The cloak is open at the front to reveal a blue doublet with a belt, and he wears red hose—a fashion staple of the late medieval period. His footwear is also red, which stands out against the more subdued tones of his outfit. On his head, he sports a fur-trimmed hat, adding to the luxuriousness of his attire. In one hand, he holds a long staff, which serves as both a walking aid and a symbol of authority. His other hand rests on the hilt of a dagger, further indicating his readiness to defend his status or engage in the political or civic matters of his time. The artist has skillfully rendered the textiles and accessories with great care, emphasizing the fashion and social cues of the late 15th-century European society. The colors have a nice glow over them. Historically, egg whites, known as glair, and sometimes egg yolk were indeed used in illumination and painting, particularly in manuscripts, to give colors a brighter appearance and to add a sheen or gloss to the work. This technique was quite common during the Middle Ages...