{"product_id":"gravure-ancienne-costumes-de-la-moselle-1838-art-vintage-retro-deco","title":"Old engraving Costumes of Moselle 1838, vintage retro decor art","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique engraving depicts a scene titled \"Costumes de la Moselle\" (Costumes of the Moselle), with the date \"Anno 1838\" clearly legible in the bottom right of the subject. The work is executed in black and white, in a precise line drawing style, typical of 19th-century ethnographic engravings. The composition highlights three figures in traditional attire, set against a detailed rural backdrop including a house with a pitched roof, a wooden fence, and elements of a pastoral landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe mounting is presented under a light-colored cardboard mat, with a double gilded and beige fillet, which enhances the central engraving. The edges of the mat appear clean, with some discreet traces of wear or handling visible on the upper right part. The main subject, centered, shows a woman seated in the middle, flanked by a man standing on the right and a child on the left, all dressed in meticulously detailed regional costumes (headdress, traditional hat, clogs, apron, vest).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fine lines and rendering of textures demonstrate an ancient engraving technique, likely etching or burin, with attention paid to the folds of the clothing and the architectural elements in the background. The inscription \"Costumes de la Moselle\" is clearly printed below the image, in elegant characters, reinforcing the documentary and regionalist aspect of this work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast between the black lines of the engraving and the cream background of the paper gives the whole a refined appearance, ideal for a wall decoration with a retro or historical aesthetic. The cardboard support offers a neat presentation, ready to be framed according to the buyer's taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraving is placed on an antique dark wood desk, in an interior with classic wood paneling, which accentuates its character as a period object and its decorative value for a traditional interior or cabinet of curiosities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The engraving and its mat show some slight traces of handling or wear consistent with their age, without affecting the legibility of the subject or the quality of presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e 19th-century ethnographic engravings, such as those depicting \"Costumes de la Moselle\", were often created to document regional clothing traditions at a time when photography was not yet widespread. They constituted valuable sources for historians and illustrators eager to preserve local cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping assured by a professional seller specializing in antique and decorative objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique engraving, retro art, wall decoration, regional costume, 19th century drawing, Moselle, ethnography, vintage illustration, print, French print, engraving France, antique desk decor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54295575986503,"sku":"889164a0-7be1-4b6b-bfa4-679fa85754f1-PA0.25","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_1b852ef1-a284-46f5-8b94-57b860db9a2f.jpg?v=1783309978","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/gravure-ancienne-costumes-de-la-moselle-1838-art-vintage-retro-deco","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}