Antique color lithograph titled "A Hired Horse," published in 1844 in the "Comique" series of the renowned Parisian satirical newspaper Le Charivari and printed by Aubert et Junca, a prominent 19th-century lithographic publishing house.
This print depicts a humorous scene of Parisian daily life, showing a horse and rider being expelled from a shop. This type of caricature was very popular during the July Monarchy and today stands as a testament to social satire and urban life in the 19th century.
The lithograph was printed and then hand-colored, and is presented under glass with a cardboard mount and an antique wood and gilt plaster frame.
Together, it forms a beautiful decorative wall piece, typical of bourgeois interiors of the period, ideal for a cabinet of curiosities, a study, a library, or for antique-style decor.
Good overall condition. The antique paper shows some foxing and slight signs of age, normal for a print of this period. Antique frame with minor wear and patina.
Original 19th-century lithograph, not a reproduction.
Frame dimensions: 51 x 44 x 3 cm / Lithograph: 25 x 21 cm.
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Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsGoldMaterialWoodNumber of items1OrientationLandscapeArt sizeMediumHeight44 cmWidth51 cm