At the beginning of the 19th-century, François-Séraphin Delpech (1778-1825) ran the most popular lithographic print shop in Paris. Delpech not only made beautiful lithographic prints from his own designs, but printed lithographs after designs by other artists, and sold these prints in his shop. Vernet’s print shows the front of Delpech’s shop, with potential buyers looking over the new work, while a young man exits the shop carrying a lithographic stone on his head.
Lithography was a relatively new art form, invented by Alois Senefelder (1771-1834) in Germany around 1798. In 1811, Senefelder published The Invention of Lithography, which was soon translated into English, French, and Italian, and the popularity of the technique soared. Senefelder’s book can be found in rare books and special collection, (GARF) NE 2420.S53.
I have a litho by Delpech of a Carl Vernet drawing. The subject matter is of a horse being restrained by what appears to be an arab. However, the piece is untitled. Could you advise me how I might trace this?
With thanks
Dave van de Gevel
Zakynthos
Greece
Hello I have in my collection a imp lithoy De, F D elpech, it is also signed le Lecomte 1819. Any idea on the value ?
I have two colored liths de Delpech entitled Consultation de Medecins after Louis Boilly, one of younger doctors and the other of them in old age. Any idea how I can determine their value? I believe they were acquired in the 1930's in Montreal.
I have come upon several old lithographs as well as a sectional book on Nurenberg, and would like very much to research them. Can you give me any suggestions as to web sites or books to do so? I would be very grateful. Thank You
Can you tell me if Delpech
did any lithos on India.
I have seen a litho called
'Princesse du Mogul'
and would like to know if there are any other lithos with Indian subjects?
Can you tell me if Delpech
did any lithos on India?
I have seen a litho called
'Princesse du Mogul'
and would like to know if there are any other lithos with Indian subjects?
Thanks!