View Of Valence And The Rhône River – Color-enhanced Lithograph – 19th Century

A beautiful antique hand-colored lithograph, depicting a panoramic view of Valence and the banks of the Rhône, filled with people and boats.

The composition offers an interesting historical depiction of the city, with the Rhône River in the foreground, several figures working on the riverbanks, and moored boats.

In the background lies the city of Valence, dominated by its architecture and bell tower, while an imposing suspension bridge spans the river.

The work as a whole stands out for the finesse of its drawing and its soft tones, characteristic of 19th-century topographical views.

The numerous details of the riverbanks, boats, and architecture lend the work great charm and also provide an interesting glimpse into what Valence looked like at that time.

The work is mounted under glass in a substantial gilded frame with rich relief decoration of foliage and scrollwork, accented by an elegant green velvet mat.

In good overall condition, with the usual minor signs of wear and age.

The frame has a beautiful patina.

Dimensions with frame: approximately 48 × 37 cm.

Period: 19th century.

A lovely old view of Valence on the banks of the Rhône, particularly decorative and of interest to collectors of regional views, old lithographs, and iconography of the Rhône Valley.