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Title: Austrian Folk Couple in Traditional Dress – Alpine Genre Scene, 19th Century
Description:
This finely detailed 19th-century color print depicts an Austrian rural couple walking along a mountain path, dressed in traditional Alpine costume and accompanied by figures in the background. The scene is set within a gently rolling landscape, with hills, trees, and a farmhouse establishing a clear regional context and lending the composition a calm, narrative quality. The image reflects the late 19th-century European fascination with rural life, local customs, and traditional dress at a time of increasing industrialization and social change.
The male figure is shown in regional attire, complete with hat, decorated waistcoat, and walking stick, while the woman wears a carefully rendered traditional dress with apron, shawl, and distinctive head covering. Their posture and interaction convey dignity and quiet companionship rather than theatricality. Behind them, additional figures—women in similar dress—reinforce the communal and cultural setting, suggesting a Sunday walk or village outing.
The print is after an original painting and belongs to the tradition of Central European genre imagery that combined ethnographic interest with decorative appeal. Such images were widely collected in the Austro-Hungarian Empire and beyond, valued both as visual records of regional identity and as refined wall decoration. The soft, harmonious coloring and balanced composition make this work particularly suitable for interior display.
Today, prints of this kind appeal to collectors of folk art and costume imagery as well as to interior designers seeking warm, narrative European pieces. It works especially well as a standalone statement print or as part of a grouping of Alpine or Austrian costume scenes.
Condition report:
Good condition for its age. Light, even age-related toning and minor surface wear, primarily in the margins. Colors remain well preserved and the image is clear and attractive.
Framing tips:
Frame with a generous off-white mat to highlight the image area. Natural wood, walnut, or muted gilt frames complement the earthy palette and enhance the traditional character.
Technique: Color print (chromolithography)
Maker: After a Central European painter, Austria, late 19th century
- Dimensions:Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:ca.1880
- Condition:Good condition for its age. Light, even age-related toning and minor surface wear, primarily in the margins. Colors remain well preserved and the image attractive.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-14069-681stDibs: LU3054348176862
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