Lithograph prints designed and created in mid-19th C. France; artist unknown. Hand-colored.
These were known in the nineteenth century as "les planches populaires" (popular boards) or broadsides. Broadsides were an essential medium for mass communication in the 19th century, reflecting the social, political, and cultural dynamics of the time. Their legacy can be seen in modern forms of mass media and popular print culture.
Produced from wood engravings. Matted but only attached to backing at the corners. No acid burn. 5 x 4 panel, 20 images.
Top text reads: "Histoire du Petit Chaperon-Rouge 218."
Bottom text reads: "Imprimerie, lithographie et fabrique d?images de DEMBOUR et GANGEL, a Metz."
Paper 12 x 16?
Images each 2 x 3.25?
Condition: Some color bleeding and small tears at bottom corners. Some slight wrinkling. Printed on wood pulp newsprint. Clean edges and trimmed margins. Not inspected out of the frame.
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