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Chromolithography Collection (#7)

Chromolithography, a vibrant art form that flourished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

Background imageChromolithography Collection: Letter Y as Lady of Yedo. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century

Letter Y as Lady of Yedo. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century
DUV4199097 Letter Y as Lady of Yedo. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter Y as Lady of Yedo (Japan). Alphabet (ABC) women

Background imageChromolithography Collection: Letters as a young girl from Stnrie. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography

Letters as a young girl from Stnrie. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century
DUV4199090 Letters as a young girl from Stnrie. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letters as a young girl from Stnrie)

Background imageChromolithography Collection: Letter R as Woman of Boyars in Russia. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography

Letter R as Woman of Boyars in Russia. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century
DUV4199079 Letter R as Woman of Boyars in Russia. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter R as Woman of Boyars (Boiard)

Background imageChromolithography Collection: Letter P as odalisk of Persia. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography

Letter P as odalisk of Persia. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century
DUV4199073 Letter P as odalisk of Persia. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter P as odalisk of Persia)

Background imageChromolithography Collection: J as a juggler. Alphabet illustrates each letter representing a child in a suit

J as a juggler. Alphabet illustrates each letter representing a child in a suit. Chromolithography of H
DUV4198201 J as a juggler. Alphabet illustrates each letter representing a child in a suit. Chromolithography of H. Battle, late 19th century. Abeedaire consists of 25 advertising images

Background imageChromolithography Collection: Letter D as Hungarian woman of the people of Debreczin. Alphabet women

Letter D as Hungarian woman of the people of Debreczin. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography
DUV4199042 Letter D as Hungarian woman of the people of Debreczin. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChromolithography Collection: C as a crocket. Alphabet on the theme of games. Chromolithography of B. Sirven, late 19th century

C as a crocket. Alphabet on the theme of games. Chromolithography of B. Sirven, late 19th century. Dim: 12x8, 5cm
DUV4198070 C as a crocket. Alphabet on the theme of games. Chromolithography of B. Sirven, late 19th century. Dim: 12x8, 5cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: C as a crocket)

Background imageChromolithography Collection: B as a balloon. Alphabet on the theme of games. Chromolithography of B. Sirven, late 19th century

B as a balloon. Alphabet on the theme of games. Chromolithography of B. Sirven, late 19th century. Dim: 12x8, 5cm
DUV4198063 B as a balloon. Alphabet on the theme of games. Chromolithography of B. Sirven, late 19th century. Dim: 12x8, 5cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: B as a balloon)

Background imageChromolithography Collection: Alphabet de la Phosphatine Falieres Alphabet brevete S.G.D.G. by pharmacist Pierre Emile Falieres

Alphabet de la Phosphatine Falieres Alphabet brevete S.G.D.G. by pharmacist Pierre Emile Falieres
DUV4197961 Alphabet de la Phosphatine Falieres Alphabet brevete S.G.D.G. by pharmacist Pierre Emile Falieres. Illustrations in chromolithography

Background imageChromolithography Collection: Minister of Education: child holding books and laurel wreaths

Minister of Education: child holding books and laurel wreaths. Series of 11 chromolithographs on a dore background
DUV4218284 Minister of Education: child holding books and laurel wreaths. Series of 11 chromolithographs on a dore background: The Ministers. Unknown printer and publisher. Around 1880

Background imageChromolithography Collection: Letter F: Fra Diavolo, in 'Fra Diavolo' or 'L'Hotellerie de Terracine' (created in 1830)

Letter F: Fra Diavolo, in "Fra Diavolo" or "L'Hotellerie de Terracine" (created in 1830)
DUV4208523 Letter F: Fra Diavolo, in "Fra Diavolo" or "L'Hotellerie de Terracine" (created in 1830), opera by Daniel Auber (1782-1871)

Background imageChromolithography Collection: Letter B: Belisaire, in ' Belisaire', opera (created in 1836) by Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)

Letter B: Belisaire, in " Belisaire", opera (created in 1836) by Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)
DUV4208501 Letter B: Belisaire, in " Belisaire", opera (created in 1836) by Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848). Men's Alphabet (Liebig) Serie S0369

Background imageChromolithography Collection: Letters E: Ernani, in ' Ernani' (created in 1844), opera by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) and F

Letters E: Ernani, in " Ernani" (created in 1844), opera by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) and F: Fra Diavolo
DUV4208533 Letters E: Ernani, in " Ernani" (created in 1844), opera by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) and F: Fra Diavolo

Background imageChromolithography Collection: La soupe du Bonhomme, 19th century (chromo)

La soupe du Bonhomme, 19th century (chromo)
DUV4208792 La soupe du Bonhomme, 19th century (chromo); Private Collection; (add.info.: The soup of the Bonhomme. Children's games.); Photo © Duvallon

Background imageChromolithography Collection: F: Fratellini - Or is the third (Between 1909 and 1940, brothers Paul, Francois)

F: Fratellini - Or is the third (Between 1909 and 1940, brothers Paul, Francois)
DUV4711218 F: Fratellini - Or is the third (Between 1909 and 1940, brothers Paul, Francois and Albert Fratellini formed a trio of clowns famous all over the world) - c.1920 (chromolithograph)

Background imageChromolithography Collection: H: Harold Lloyd - Where's his tennis partner? (American comic actor and producer (1893-1971)

H: Harold Lloyd - Where's his tennis partner? (American comic actor and producer (1893-1971)
DUV4711187 H: Harold Lloyd - Where's his tennis partner? (American comic actor and producer (1893-1971) c.1920 (chromolithograph); 9.5x6.5 cm; (add.info.: Alphabet alphabetical guessing)

Background imageChromolithography Collection: L: Lustucru - where is the mother Michel? (Le Pere Lustucru, character of the song 'C'est la Mere)

L: Lustucru - where is the mother Michel? (Le Pere Lustucru, character of the song "C'est la Mere)
DUV4711168 L: Lustucru - where is the mother Michel? (Le Pere Lustucru, character of the song "C'est la Mere Michel", reerence to the revolt of the Lustucru in 1662, in the Boulonnais)

Background imageChromolithography Collection: P: Pocket - where is the diablotine? (Pulcinella, jester of the commedia dell'arte)

P: Pocket - where is the diablotine? (Pulcinella, jester of the commedia dell'arte, affuble with two bumps)
DUV4711151 P: Pocket - where is the diablotine? (Pulcinella, jester of the commedia dell'arte, affuble with two bumps)

Background imageChromolithography Collection: Z: Zigoto - What does he see? (Name of character created and interpreted by Larry (Lawrence)

Z: Zigoto - What does he see? (Name of character created and interpreted by Larry (Lawrence) Semon (1889-1928)
DUV4711044 Z: Zigoto - What does he see? (Name of character created and interpreted by Larry (Lawrence) Semon (1889-1928) for silent cinema and nicknamed the "mad"

Background imageChromolithography Collection: Deposition from the cross, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870

Deposition from the cross, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870
UIG5413230 Deposition from the cross, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870; UIG

Background imageChromolithography Collection: Noah's sacrifice, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870

Noah's sacrifice, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870
UIG5413227 Noah's sacrifice, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870; UIG

Background imageChromolithography Collection: The marriage in Cana, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870

The marriage in Cana, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870
UIG5413226 The marriage in Cana, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870; UIG

Background imageChromolithography Collection: The sermon on the mount, speech of Jesus of Nazareth in Matthew's gospel

The sermon on the mount, speech of Jesus of Nazareth in Matthew's gospel, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870
UIG5413223 The sermon on the mount, speech of Jesus of Nazareth in Matthew's gospel, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870; UIG

Background imageChromolithography Collection: Isaac blesses Jacob, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870

Isaac blesses Jacob, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870
UIG5413210 Isaac blesses Jacob, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870; UIG

Background imageChromolithography Collection: Moses breaking the law tablets, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870

Moses breaking the law tablets, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870
UIG5413202 Moses breaking the law tablets, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870; UIG

Background imageChromolithography Collection: Two goblins carry a soup pot, early 20th century (chromolithography)

Two goblins carry a soup pot, early 20th century (chromolithography)
PCT5618275 Two goblins carry a soup pot, early 20th century (chromolithography); (add.info.: Two dwarves or goblins carry a soup bowl full of soup (or magic potion)

Background imageChromolithography Collection: Advertising for American soft drink Coca Cola, 1890 Chromolithographie

Advertising for American soft drink Coca Cola, 1890 Chromolithographie (Coca-cola soda advertisement)
ELD4932825 Advertising for American soft drink Coca Cola, 1890 Chromolithographie (Coca-cola soda advertisement, chromolithograph 1890) Private collection; (add.info)

Background imageChromolithography Collection: Jobs in the world: the postman wearing traditional clothes,

Jobs in the world: the postman wearing traditional clothes, the and the stamp of Paraguay Chromo 19th century Private
ELD4922649 Jobs in the world: the postman wearing traditional clothes, the and the stamp of Paraguay Chromo 19th century Private collection; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jobs in the world)

Background imageChromolithography Collection: The Metiers of the World; a factor in traditional dress, a flag

The Metiers of the World; a factor in traditional dress, a flag and a stamp of El Salvador belonging to the Federal
ELD4922617 The Metiers of the World; a factor in traditional dress, a flag and a stamp of El Salvador belonging to the Federal Republic of Central America (jobs in the world: the postman)

Background imageChromolithography Collection: The Fashoda Incident (1898), in Ethiopia, c.1900 (chromo)

The Fashoda Incident (1898), in Ethiopia, c.1900 (chromo)
2638796 The Fashoda Incident (1898), in Ethiopia, c.1900 (chromo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imagerie, France, debut 20eme. Coll. Part)

Background imageChromolithography Collection: Postcard celebrating French pioneer aviator Alberto Santos Dumont, early 1900s (chromolitho)

Postcard celebrating French pioneer aviator Alberto Santos Dumont, early 1900s (chromolitho)
3847177 Postcard celebrating French pioneer aviator Alberto Santos Dumont, early 1900s (chromolitho); (add.info.: Depiction of French aviator Alberto Santos Dumont (1873-1932)

Background imageChromolithography Collection: Promenades des Anglais, Nice (France), 1900 (chromo)

Promenades des Anglais, Nice (France), 1900 (chromo)
3665465 Promenades des Anglais, Nice (France), 1900 (chromo) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: French Leibig card dated circa 1900)

Background imageChromolithography Collection: The last supper, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870

The last supper, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870
UIG5413235 The last supper, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870; UIG

Background imageChromolithography Collection: Jesus walking on the sea, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870

Jesus walking on the sea, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870
UIG5413216 Jesus walking on the sea, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870; UIG

Background imageChromolithography Collection: Christ and the adulteress, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870

Christ and the adulteress, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870
UIG5413234 Christ and the adulteress, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870; UIG

Background imageChromolithography Collection: David sparing Saul's heirs, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870

David sparing Saul's heirs, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870
UIG5413209 David sparing Saul's heirs, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870; UIG

Background imageChromolithography Collection: Portrait of Simon Bolivar (1783-1830), General and South American statesman

Portrait of Simon Bolivar (1783-1830), General and South American statesman
LSE4102044 Portrait of Simon Bolivar (1783-1830), General and South American statesman.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Simon Bolivar (1783-1830)

Background imageChromolithography Collection: Three children sitting in front of a book: Cover of the book ABC, 19th century (chromo)

Three children sitting in front of a book: Cover of the book ABC, 19th century (chromo)
DUV4204010 Three children sitting in front of a book: Cover of the book ABC, 19th century (chromo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three children sitting in front of a book. Cover of the book ABC)

Background imageChromolithography Collection: Advertising for cookies:Huntley and Palmers, 19th century (chromo)

Advertising for cookies:Huntley and Palmers, 19th century (chromo)
JAB5037124 Advertising for cookies:Huntley and Palmers, 19th century (chromo); (add.info.: Advertising for cookies " Huntley and Palmers": La belle Mariniere)

Background imageChromolithography Collection: French language: to have a hobby as Ingres had for violin, chromolithograph, early 20th century

French language: to have a hobby as Ingres had for violin, chromolithograph, early 20th century
ELD4949800 French language: to have a hobby as Ingres had for violin, chromolithograph, early 20th century; Private Collection; (add.info.: French language)

Background imageChromolithography Collection: The smiling Moon rises on the horizon, early 20th century (chromolithography)

The smiling Moon rises on the horizon, early 20th century (chromolithography)
PCT5618272 The smiling Moon rises on the horizon, early 20th century (chromolithography); (add.info.: The smiling Moon rises (or sets) on the horizon

Background imageChromolithography Collection: French biscuiterie Lefevre-Utile, pavilion at the 1900 Paris Universal Exhibition

French biscuiterie Lefevre-Utile, pavilion at the 1900 Paris Universal Exhibition (Chromolithography)
7426871 French biscuiterie Lefevre-Utile, pavilion at the 1900 Paris Universal Exhibition (Chromolithography); (add.info.: French biscuiterie Lefevre-Utile (Lefevre Utile)

Background imageChromolithography Collection: Letter X: Xeres, Andalusian city in Spain. Alphabet of small geographers

Letter X: Xeres, Andalusian city in Spain. Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated
DUV4202031 Letter X: Xeres, Andalusian city in Spain. Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A. Capendu Successor, Paris, 1881. L.V

Background imageChromolithography Collection: W: Isle of Wight in England (United Kingdom). Alphabet of small geographers

W: Isle of Wight in England (United Kingdom). Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated
DUV4202024 W: Isle of Wight in England (United Kingdom). Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A. Capendu Successor, Paris, 1881. L.V

Background imageChromolithography Collection: Letter U (Utrecht) in the Netherlands (Netherlands). Alphabet of small geographers

Letter U (Utrecht) in the Netherlands (Netherlands). Alphabet of small geographers
DUV4202015 Letter U (Utrecht) in the Netherlands (Netherlands). Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A. Capendu Successor, Paris, 1881

Background imageChromolithography Collection: Letter P (Precipice). A man falls between two cliffs. Alphabet of small geographers

Letter P (Precipice). A man falls between two cliffs. Alphabet of small geographers
DUV4201980 Letter P (Precipice). A man falls between two cliffs. Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A. Capendu Successor, Paris, 1881

Background imageChromolithography Collection: Letter O (Ocean). Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated

Letter O (Ocean). Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A
DUV4201971 Letter O (Ocean). Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A. Capendu Successor, Paris, 1881. L.V. Leer and Cie Haarlem

Background imageChromolithography Collection: Letter M (Mountain). Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated

Letter M (Mountain). Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated
DUV4201965 Letter M (Mountain). Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A. Capendu Successor, Paris, 1881. L.V. Leer and Cie Haarlem




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Chromolithography, a vibrant art form that flourished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, captured the essence of various historical moments and cultural phenomena. From Emperor Charles I of Austria proudly posing with his wife Zita and their children to Lokis brood depicted in Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, these chromolithographs brought stories to life through vivid colors and intricate details. Intriguingly, a humorous Europe map from 1914 showcased the geopolitical landscape with a touch of satire. The Concord illustration portrayed the Triple Entente alliance in 1914, highlighting the delicate balance between nations on the brink of war. Meanwhile, Odin and Fenrir alongside Freyr and Surt emerged from Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons as powerful symbols representing ancient mythology. The Binding of Fenris was another captivating scene from Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons that captivated viewers with its dramatic portrayal. Shifting gears to opera, Giuseppe Verdi's renowned Il trovatore took center stage in a chromolithograph from 1902 while an illustration from Puck magazine humorously depicted an operatic war unfolding in New York. ISABEAU of Bavaria, Queen consort of France during medieval times, graced another chromolithograph capturing her regal presence. Notably, Harry Houdini mesmerized audiences with his daring escapades as shown in an anonymous portrait dating back to 1906. Frederick Weatherly's A Happy Pair found visual representation through Helen Beatrix Potter's charming illustrations dating back to 1890. These delightful images added depth to Weatherly's heartwarming tale. Lastly, Vladivostok came alive on a detailed map created by an anonymous artist in 1902. This port city situated on Russia's eastern coast became a focal point for trade and exploration during this era. Through chromolithography, these diverse subjects were immortalized in vibrant hues and intricate designs.