Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 33 x 25 cm. The image size is ca. 32.7 x 25 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 13 x 9.8 inch. The image size is ca. 12.9 x 9.8 inch.
Antique Master Print, titled: 'Tirage d' un president. Le Colin Maillard, attention le premier touche l'est.' - (Electing a President.) The lady symbolizing the French Republic, the eyes covered, tries to touch and select the future President amongst the players: to the left: Ledru-Rollin, Cavaignac and Louis-Napoleon, behind whom are standing a workman, a soldier of the National Guard and a grouch. to the right dr. Lamartine pushed by a clergyman and by the Count de Chambord and Thiers, pushed by the Prince of Joinville and the small Count of Paris, riding a rooster. In the bucket of the "Curieux, Ballon monstre, 1848" (Curious monstreous balloon, 1848), Louis-Philippe observes the scene throug binocular. Printed by Imp. Plista. Ref: De Vinck, 15118.Artists and Engravers: Made by 'E. Renault' after own design. We did not find any information on this French lithographer.
Condition: Very good, given age. Four pinholes in the corners, from hanging. Margin cropped close to image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Keywords: ANTIQUE MASTER PRINT-SEARCH-PRESIDENT-PLAY-BLIND-AIR BALLOON-RENAULT
PCO-A102-12
