Pair of 19th c. Engravings by Louis Haghe:

1) IN THE TOWN HALL AT COURTRAY. 19th c. Engraving by Louis Haghe | Stone Lithograph on Wove paper | Drawn On Stone By Louis Haghe | Published by Henry Graves & Co., London, 1845 | From Series: Sketches in Belgium and Germany | Stone lithographs? two tone - Approx. Sheet size: 14.5 x 21.25 inches. View of the interior of the cityhall of Courtray in Flanders. This print shows the aldermen's hall of the historic city hall of Kortrijk. The room is located on the ground floor and has a natural stone mantelpiece, made in 1527, which fills the right side of the scene. The top is made of wood. Most of the mantle is devoted to Christian iconography. In the center is the Virgin Mary with Child. The secular king and queen of Spain are also depicted, along with numerous coats of arms. There are nine men present in the room, they sit or stand at two tables.

2) CONVENT OF ST. JEAN - IPRES. 19th c. Engraving by Louis Haghe | Drawn On Stone By Louis Haghe | Published by Henry Graves & Co., London, 1845 | From Series: Sketches in Belgium and Germany | stone lithographs? two tone - Approx. Sheet size: 14.5 x 21.25 inches.

The most famous early Victorian firm of lithographic printing was created by William Day (1797-1845) and Louis Haghe (1806-1895) in London in 1829. Throughout their initial years, Day and Haghe printed lithographs dealing with a wide range of subjects, such as hunting scenes, topographical views and genre depictions. Their lithographs were so meticulously conceived and technically advanced that in 1838, Day and Haghe were appointed 'Lithographers to the Queen.' After William's death in 1845, the firm became known as 'Day & Son' and in the mid-Victorian era it led the way as a pioneer of the recently developed medium of the lithograph printed in colours.