Maisons de Campagne, Architectural Plan NO.18

This elegant architectural plate from Victor Petit's celebrated publication 'Maisons de Campagne des Environs de Paris' captures the aspirations of mid-19th century French bourgeoisie. The hand-colored lithograph presents a sophisticated country villa, or 'résidence de campagne,' complete with fashionable striped awnings in yellow and blue, distinctive green shutters, and a prominent glass-enclosed upper story that floods the interior with light. The composition follows the classic format of French architectural pattern books, pairing the atmospheric perspective rendering with three detailed floor plans showing the ground floor (with salon, dining room, kitchen, and vestibule), first floor, and second floor bedroom arrangements. Charming period details abound: elegantly dressed figures conversing beneath a striped garden parasol, a circular drive, and carefully maintained grounds. Lithographed by the renowned Becquet Frères firm and published by Monrocq in Paris, this plate exemplifies the sophisticated design resources available to architects and builders during the Second Empire. A distinguished addition to any collection of architectural prints or French decorative arts. Size: 10.0" x 13.0" Artist: Victor Petit Condition: Good to Very Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.