Franz Herbelot Chartres Hand Colored Lithograph Print

Artist: Franz Herbelot (French, active mid-20th century)
Title: Chartres (View of the City and Cathedral)
Technique: Fine art lithograph, hand-colored with watercolor and ink
Medium: Art Prints (Hand-embellished)
Dimensions: 22x30 cm (Artwork size inside frame)
 
About the Artwork:
This Franz Herbelot Chartres Hand Colored Lithograph Print captures a scenic architectural landscape of the historic French city of Chartres. Created in the mid-twentieth century, the composition features an old stone arch bridge spanning a quiet river, lined with traditional European houses. Rising majestically in the background are the iconic spires of the Chartres Cathedral. The artwork combines a detailed lithographic line base with vibrant, hand-applied watercolor washes, making each vintage impression unique. This specific piece is beautifully preserved in its original elegant gallery frame, complete with a classic engraved metal nameplate mounted on the lower border, showcasing the artist's name.
 
About the Artist:
Franz Herbelot was a street painter active in Paris from the 1940s through the 1960s, renowned for capturing post-war urban landmarks and French landscapes. While "Herbelot" operated as a celebrated pseudonym among Parisian studio circles, the artist became widely sought after by international collectors for documenting regional historic sites with an authentic, illustrative charm.
Status: Housed in its original vintage gallery frame with an authentic engraved brass artist nameplate; excellent vintage condition under glass.