Mid-19th Century French Lithograph — “Vue Générale de Noyers” (1850)

Victor Petit (1817–1871), Lithograph, Published Paris

A finely detailed original 19th-century lithograph by Victor Petit, published in 1850 by Thierry Frères, Paris. Titled Vue Générale de Noyers, Prise du côté du Midi, it presents a panoramic view of the medieval town of Noyers-sur-Serein, one of the most beautiful and historic villages of Burgundy.

The image captures the clustered rooftops, church towers, and surrounding landscape of the Yonne valley, with the fortified ruins still visible on the hilltop. Produced for the Annuaire de l’Yonne (Annual Register of Yonne), this lithograph forms part of Petit’s celebrated series documenting the towns and landscapes of the region.

Details

• Medium: Lithograph on paper

• Date: 1850

• Artist: Victor Petit (1817–1871)

• Printer: Thierry Frères, Paris

• Publication: Annuaire de l’Yonne

• Title: Vue Générale de Noyers, Prise du côté du Midi

• Image size: 27 × 10 cm

• Sheet size (framed): 34 × 19 cm

• Frame: Gilt wood frame, likely late 19th century

Condition

Good overall for age. Some foxing and toning to margins, and light surface marks consistent with 19th-century paper. Lithograph itself remains clear and detailed. Frame with expected wear and patina.

Provenance

Private European collection, sourced in France.

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