Antique French Lithograph – L’Orange à Travers le Monde – "Afrique" by L.
$45.00Price
This exquisite 19th-century French lithograph, titled "L’Orange à Travers le Monde" (Oranges Around the World), focuses on Africa (Afrique), illustrated by L. Chalon and published by Phosphatine Falières. The artwork depicts a fruit merchant woman carrying a basket of oranges amidst lush palm trees and an idyllic background, embodying themes of exotic trade and distant lands.
A poetic passage by Maurice Vaucaire accompanies the image, inviting viewers to dream of voyages to faraway lands where oranges are harvested.
The ornate red and green border, intricate floral details, and vibrant colors reflect the Art Nouveau style and the romanticized view of exoticism prevalent in 19th-century French art.
Title: L’Orange à Travers le Monde – Afrique
Artist: L. Chalon
Date: Late 19th century (approx. 1880-1900)
Publisher: Édité par Phosphatine Falières (a French health supplement brand)
Medium: Color lithograph on paper
Condition: Excellent for age; light aging on edges, no tears.
Subjects: Africa, fruit merchant, orange trade, travel illustration, vintage advertising, poetry.
Style: French Art Nouveau, Orientalist
Dimensions: 18.5 x 13 cm / 7.28 x 5.11 inches
