J. LEMERCIER (*1803) after ADAM (*1801), Picture... Lot 122

J. LEMERCIER (*1803) after ADAM (*1801), Picture alphabet, letter "L", Lithography Joseph Lemercier (1803 Paris - 1887 ibid.) after Victor Vincent Adam (1801 Paris - 1866 Viroflay (Seine-et-Oise)): Picture alphabet, letter "L" with numerous illustrations, 19th century, Lithography Technique: Lithography on Paper Inscription: Lower middle signed in the printing plate: "V.Adam". Date: 19th century Description: The work presents a collection of twelve vignettes. They illustrate various scenes and objects, including human figures in historical clothing, dogs in various positions, a rabbit as well as books and household objects. The arrangement of the vignettes allows for individual viewing, while the detail and accuracy of the depiction conveys a realism that is typical of documentary illustration at the time. All depictions bear the same initial, illustrated here and printed at the top centre. Keywords: Vignettes; Monochrome; Printing technique; Historical clothing; Dogs; Rabbits; Books; Household objects; Realism; Illustration; Documentation; Human figures; Scenes; Attention to detail; Artistic arrangement; Printmaking, 19th century, Romanticism, Figurative, France, Size: Paper: 36,7 cm x 27,3 cm (14,4 x 10,7 in), Depiction: 26,3 cm x 21,7 cm (10,4 x 8,5 in)