Traveling Peddler in Germany - Original Steel Engraving - Le Bas - c.1840

A medieval peddler with his laden donkey before a lady, beneath a rack hung with harness, shields and a crested helmet. Engraving from the "Allemagne" series by Philippe Le Bas for L'Univers Pittoresque (Firmin Didot, Paris), produced under the direction of the Lemaitre workshop.

Medium: Steel engraving
Engraver: Lemaitre workshop ("Lemaitre direxit")
Date: c. 1840
Source: "Allemagne", by Philippe Le Bas, in L'Univers Pittoresque, Firmin Didot, Paris
Dimensions: 4.7 x 8.1 in (12 x 20.5 cm)
Condition: Fair. Four stains from old mounts at the corners, visible on both sides, and paper somewhat toned; no tears or losses.