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Austrian Folk Costume Pair, Upper Austria – Elegant Rural Figures, 1876

$307.77per set

£229.81per set

€270per setVAT Included

CA$430.38per set

A$438.25per set

CHF 253.59per set

MX$5,778.96per set

NOK 2,835.54per set

SEK 3,019.04per set

DKK 2,058.27per set

About the Item

Title: Austrian Folk Costume Pair, Upper Austria – Elegant Rural Figures, 1876 Description: This attractive matched pair of original 19th-century color prints depicts a rural woman and man in traditional dress from Upper Austria (Oberösterreich), specifically the Traunkreis region, and is dated 1876. Shown as complementary full-length figures, the prints present a Bauernfrau (peasant woman) and Bauer (peasant man), each portrayed individually yet conceived as a harmonious pair. The female figure is shown standing in profile, dressed in a dark traditional skirt with apron, shawl, and a distinctive regional headdress accented with ribbons and decorative elements. Her posture and upward gaze lend the image a calm dignity. The male figure appears in a relaxed stance, wearing a long coat, broad-brimmed hat, decorated waistcoat, and sturdy boots, holding a folded umbrella. Together, the two prints offer a balanced and highly decorative representation of rural life and costume in late 19th-century Austria. These images belong to the rich tradition of Austro-Hungarian costume and genre prints produced during a period of heightened interest in regional identity, folklore, and ethnographic documentation. At the same time, they were intended as refined decorative works for middle-class interiors, combining documentary accuracy with visual elegance. The soft, harmonious coloring and clear outlines make the pair especially appealing for wall display. As a set, the prints work beautifully hung side by side, offering symmetry and narrative cohesion. They are well suited to classic, country-house, alpine, or eclectic interiors and also appeal to collectors of European folk art and costume imagery. Condition report: Good condition for age. Light, even age-related toning and minor scattered foxing, primarily in the margins. Colors remain attractive and well preserved. No major tears or losses observed. Framing tips: Best presented as a pair with generous off-white or light cream mats. Natural wood, walnut, or muted gilt frames complement the warm tones and traditional character. Symmetrical hanging enhances their decorative impact. Technique: Chromolithography Maker: Central European publisher, Austria, dated 1876

Dimensions:
Height: 10.24 in (26 cm)Width: 7.49 in (19 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Materials and Techniques:
Paper
Place of Origin:
Austria
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1876
Condition:
Good condition for age. Light, even age-related toning and minor scattered foxing, primarily in the margins. Colors remain attractive and well preserved. No major tears or losses observed.
Seller Location:
Langweer, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: BG-14069-57 & BG-14069-581stDibs: LU3054348176972

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