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Beggar with Children Asking for Alms, Bellangé Social Scene Lithograph, 1828

$340.10
£252.01
€289VAT Included
CA$473.44
A$481.66
CHF 276.77
MX$5,791.94
NOK 3,231.20
SEK 3,250.54
DKK 2,203.63

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Beggar with Children Asking for Alms, Bellangé Social Scene Lithograph 1828 This evocative early nineteenth-century lithograph depicts a touching scene of poverty and charity in rural France. The print was created by the French artist Joseph Louis Hippolyte Bellangé (1800–1866), one of the most important Romantic-era illustrators of everyday life and military subjects. The work was published in Paris in 1828 by Gihaut frères as plate number 8 from the series Album pour 1828. The scene centers on a traveling beggar who has stopped at the window of a modest rural house to ask for alms. The man carries a walking stick and a worn pack slung over his shoulder, suggesting the life of a wandering poor man moving from village to village. His raised hand and upward gaze toward the window indicate a polite appeal for help. Beside him stand two children, reinforcing the emotional weight of the scene. One child stretches an arm upward while the other stands quietly, emphasizing the vulnerability of the group and the dependency on the kindness of strangers. At the window above them a woman looks out from the house, creating a moment of human interaction that forms the narrative focus of the composition. Bellangé was particularly skilled at portraying expressive social scenes like this one. While he became famous for his depictions of soldiers and military life, he also produced many genre scenes that reflected the realities of nineteenth-century French society. Rural poverty, traveling laborers, and wandering beggars were common sights during the period, and artists of the Romantic era often explored such subjects with sympathy and narrative depth. The composition is carefully arranged. The stone wall of the house and the small window frame the central interaction between the figures, while the surrounding countryside and rustic architecture place the event within a modest village environment. Bellangé’s confident lithographic technique creates soft tonal transitions and finely rendered details, particularly in the textures of clothing, masonry, and foliage. Lithography was still a relatively new printing technique during the 1820s, and Paris quickly became one of the most important centers for its development. Publishers such as Gihaut frères issued numerous illustrated albums that combined art, storytelling, and social commentary, making prints like this accessible to a broad audience. The printed title below the image identifies the scene simply as “The Beggar,” emphasizing the universal theme of poverty and charity that would have been immediately recognizable to contemporary viewers. Today the work is appreciated as a compelling example of early Romantic lithography and as a vivid record of social life in nineteenth-century France. This original antique print is offered unframed, allowing the buyer full freedom of framing choice. Condition report: Good condition with light age toning and scattered foxing mainly visible in the wide margins, typical for lithographs of this period. The printed image remains clear with good contrast. Framing tips: This lithograph displays beautifully in a dark walnut or ebonized frame with a generous ivory or cream mat. The wide margins allow for a refined museum-style presentation that highlights the delicate tonal range of the lithograph. Technique: Lithograph Maker: Joseph Louis Hippolyte Bellangé, France, 1828 Keywords: antique lithograph, Bellange lithograph, Joseph Louis Hippolyte Bellange, beggar scene print, social realism print, nineteenth century France print, French genre scene, rural poverty scene, charity scene artwork, romantic era lithograph, Album pour 1828 print, Gihaut frères Paris publisher, early lithography, antique social scene print, French village life artwork, historical genre print, collectible French lithograph
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.3 in (36.3 cm)Width: 10.91 in (27.7 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Early 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1828
  • Condition:
    Good condition with light age toning and scattered foxing mainly visible in the wide margins, typical for lithographs of this period. The printed image remains clear with good contrast.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-14273-381stDibs: LU3054349206372

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