This 19th-century album is a rare testimony to intimate literary and artistic expression. It gathers calligraphed poems, each signed by a different hand. None of these texts appear in known literary corpora, suggesting they are original, unpublished compositions. The romantic verses are accompanied by beautiful pencil and ink drawings depicting pastoral landscapes, picturesque ruins, bridges, trees, and historic buildings. The whole reflects the refined and sensitive work typical of enlightened amateur albums of the 19th century. This collection is a unique object at the crossroads of art, poetry, and emotional history.
✦ Provenance: France ✦ Period: 1880s ✦ Dimensions: 18.5 × 12 cm (closed album) ✦ Material: Laid paper, embossed cardboard cover ✦ Contents: 40 pages – 22 handwritten texts, 13 illustrated pages + 5 loose drawings ✦ Condition: Very good overall condition, minor wear, contents intact and well preserved
A decorative piece evoking refined Romantic sensibility – ideal for collectors of manuscripts, poetry lovers, or specialized galleries.
