Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, Ad. Wahlen-Fierlants, Brussels 1862 It firmly sits within the

It firmly sits within the category of 19th century studio or workshop oils inspired by earlier print sources

Overall stable and displays beautifully when matted

Oil on panel | Circa late 19th century

Structurally sound and fully usable

Sheets like this were never meant for public display

Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, Ad. Wahlen-Fierlants, Brussels 1862 It firmly sits within theLe Costume Ancien et Moderne, Ad. Wahlen Fierlants, Brussels 1862 A richly illustrated mid 19th century edition of Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, published in Brussels in 1862 by Ad. Wahlen Fierlants, Bookseller to the Court. This work belongs to one of the most popular and visually compelling publishing genres of the 19th century: the illustrated costume book. Produced at a time of expanding global curiosity and European imperial reach, these volumes