Auguste Raffet, Le Château de Georges, Valachie, Lithograph, 1839

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Lithograph, c. 1840s Signed and dated in the plate. Image dimension: 17x29 cm. A rare lithograph by Auguste Raffet, depicting … Read more Lithograph, c. 1840s Signed and dated in the plate. Image dimension: 17x29 cm. A rare lithograph by Auguste Raffet, depicting the Château de Georges in Wallachia. The composition captures the imposing building with its arcaded façade, set within a lively square where carts, horses, dogs, and townspeople animate the scene. Figures in traditional costume gather in the foreground, while architectural details are rendered with Raffet’s characteristic precision and clarity. Executed during Raffet’s travels in Eastern Europe in the 1840s, this print forms part of his celebrated series documenting the landscapes, monuments, and peoples of Wallachia and Moldavia. It reflects the artist’s dual role as both a chronicler of history and a keen observer of local life, offering a blend of topographical accuracy and ethnographic interest. Condition: Some foxing in margins; central image fresh and well preserved. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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