About the Work
This early 1824 lithograph comes from one of the most celebrated costume series of its era, drawn after Édouard Pingret and printed by Godefroy Engelmann – the man who made lithography respectable in France. The striking Bernese winged lace bonnet is a true showpiece of Swiss folk-costume history. Its vivid original hand-colouring and clear signature make this sheet a genuine collector's item for lovers of Alpine folk art.
Inscriptions
Oben rechts: 'N°1.' — Titel: 'SUISSE. Canton de Berne.' — darunter: 'Laitière des environs de la ville.' — unten links: 'Ed. Pingret 1824' — unten rechts: 'Lith. de G. Engelmann'
