J. LEMERCIER (*1803) after ADAM (*1801), Picture... Lot 124

J. LEMERCIER (*1803) after ADAM (*1801), Picture alphabet, letter "N", Lithography Joseph Lemercier (1803 Paris - 1887 ibid.) after Victor Vincent Adam (1801 Paris - 1866 Viroflay (Seine-et-Oise)): Picture alphabet, letter "N" with numerous illustrations, 19th century, Lithography Technique: Lithography on Paper Inscription: Upper left signed in the printing plate: "V.Adam". Date: 19th century Description: This artwork presents a collection of vignettes arranged in a large-format grid depicting the repertoire of human actions and interactions. At the centre of the grid is a single character, flanked by a variety of scenes depicting both everyday and idyllic moments of human life. The illustrations appear in a monochrome style, with fine strokes and shading revealing a depth of detail and contrasting with the uniform background. All the illustrations bear the same initial, which is illustrated here and printed at the top centre. Keywords: vignettes; people; everyday life; illustration; monochrome; linework; shading; depth of detail; centre figure; interactions; art sheet; grid arrangement; characters; scenes; human actions; large-format; fine-drawing; moments of life; idyll; background contrast, 19th century, Romanticism, Figurative, France, Size: Paper: 36,5 cm x 27,3 cm (14,4 x 10,7 in), Depiction: 26,9 cm x 19,8 cm (10,6 x 7,8 in)