19th Century Sepia Lithograph of a Gothic Cathedral Interior, After François Tassier Antique

19th Century Sepia Lithograph of a Gothic Cathedral Interior, After François Tassier AntiqueAdditional Description: A finely detailed 19th century sepia lithograph depicting the atmospheric interior of a Gothic church or cathedral. The scene shows soaring pointed arches, clustered columns, and ribbed vaulting characteristic of medieval ecclesiastical architecture. At the center of the composition stands an elaborate rood screen surmounted by a crucifix, separating the nave from the choir, while visitors quietly move through the sacred space

Oil applied directly to copper plate

sight: approx 5

Minor residue visible at joints where supports meet the bowl

A rectangular hinged casket box constructed with richly mottled tortoiseshell panels to the lid and interior base

The portrait is set within a circular aperture

Photograph included as found

This piece exemplifies the refined Rococo Revival aesthetic

One side depicts a small chapel or rural building with a red roof and adjoining structure

The openwork base

Losses to paint

featuring a layered molded profile with multiple decorative borders

Ink remains largely legible