Palais des Tuileries (Côté du Jardin), Paris, Isidore Laurent Deroy, c.1835–1855, hand-colored lithograph, 10 × 6.5 in., Paris éditeurs.
This rare 19th-century Paris cityscape is a hand-colored lithograph by Isidore Laurent Deroy depicting the Palais des Tuileries from the garden side, a historic view of royal and imperial Paris drawn from life during the early Second Empire period. Published by leading Paris éditeurs R. Lebrasseur and Dutot, and printed by Imp. Marie & Cie, this original antique lithograph exemplifies French architectural printmaking and is ideal for collectors of historic Paris views, 19th-century lithographs, and European works on paper.
Artwork Description:
This finely detailed 19th-century lithograph presents a panoramic view of the Palais des Tuileries as seen from the formal garden, capturing one of the most important political and ceremonial sites of pre-Haussmann Paris. The composition emphasizes the palace’s elongated classical façade, formal landscaping, fountains, and promenading figures, offering a vivid portrayal of Parisian public life during the mid-19th century.
The work is a hand-colored stone lithograph drawn directly from nature and executed by Isidore Laurent Deroy, as confirmed by the in-plate inscription “Dessiné d’après nature et lithog. par Deroy.” Precise architectural draftsmanship is combined with carefully applied hand coloring that enhances depth, foliage, and spatial clarity while preserving the integrity of the lithographic line.
Publisher and printer imprints situate the work within a professional Parisian publishing network active during the 1830s–1850s. The lithograph was issued by R. Lebrasseur (47, rue de la Victoire) and Dutot (36, rue de Rivoli), and printed by Imp. Marie & Cie (17, rue Salle-au-Comte, Paris), a respected lithographic printer known for high-quality impressions. Historically, the view preserves the Tuileries complex prior to its destruction during the Paris Commune of 1871, giving the work exceptional documentary value.
Artist Biography:
Isidore Laurent Deroy was a French painter, draughtsman, and prolific lithographer specializing in architectural views and historic sites. Born in Paris in 1797, he studied under Louis-François Cassas, whose influence shaped Deroy’s disciplined approach to architectural accuracy and topographical representation.
Deroy exhibited regularly at the Paris Salon from 1822 to 1866 and became widely recognized for his lithographs documenting Parisian monuments, gardens, civic spaces, and historic architecture drawn directly from life. His works form an essential visual record of Paris before Haussmann’s modernization and are held in major institutional collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian Institution, and numerous French museums. His artistic legacy continued through his sons, Émile Deroy and Auguste-Victor Deroy, both accomplished artists.
Isidore Laurent Deroy (French, 1797–1886), Palais des Tuileries (Côté du Jardin), Paris, c.1835–1855. Hand-colored lithograph. Drawn and lithographed by the artist. Published by Lebrasseur & Dutot. Printed by Imp. Marie & Cie. 10 × 6.5 in.
Certificate of Value & Authentication:
This artwork is an authentic 19th-century French lithograph by Isidore Laurent Deroy, confirmed by the in-plate inscription stating the work was drawn from nature and lithographed by the artist. Publisher and printer imprints from Lebrasseur, Dutot, and Imp. Marie & Cie verify period Paris production consistent with Deroy’s documented oeuvre and historic Paris views.
Provenance:
Mitch Morse Gallery, New York City (acquired through NYC and European sources)
Private collection
Current owner: Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC
Palais des Tuileries (Côté du Jardin), Paris, Isidore Laurent Deroy, c.1835–1855, hand-colored lithograph, 10 × 6.5 in., Paris éditeurs.
This rare 19th-century Paris cityscape is a hand-colored lithograph by Isidore Laurent Deroy depicting the Palais des Tuileries from the garden side, a historic view of royal and imperial Paris drawn from life during the early Second Empire period. Published by leading Paris éditeurs R. Lebrasseur and Dutot, and printed by Imp. Marie & Cie, this original antique lithograph exemplifies French architectural printmaking and is ideal for collectors of historic Paris views, 19th-century lithographs, and European works on paper.
Artwork Description:
This finely detailed 19th-century lithograph presents a panoramic view of the Palais des Tuileries as seen from the formal garden, capturing one of the most important political and ceremonial sites of pre-Haussmann Paris. The composition emphasizes the palace’s elongated classical façade, formal landscaping, fountains, and promenading figures, offering a vivid portrayal of Parisian public life during the mid-19th century.
The work is a hand-colored stone lithograph drawn directly from nature and executed by Isidore Laurent Deroy, as confirmed by the in-plate inscription “Dessiné d’après nature et lithog. par Deroy.” Precise architectural draftsmanship is combined with carefully applied hand coloring that enhances depth, foliage, and spatial clarity while preserving the integrity of the lithographic line.
Publisher and printer imprints situate the work within a professional Parisian publishing network active during the 1830s–1850s. The lithograph was issued by R. Lebrasseur (47, rue de la Victoire) and Dutot (36, rue de Rivoli), and printed by Imp. Marie & Cie (17, rue Salle-au-Comte, Paris), a respected lithographic printer known for high-quality impressions. Historically, the view preserves the Tuileries complex prior to its destruction during the Paris Commune of 1871, giving the work exceptional documentary value.
Artist Biography:
Isidore Laurent Deroy was a French painter, draughtsman, and prolific lithographer specializing in architectural views and historic sites. Born in Paris in 1797, he studied under Louis-François Cassas, whose influence shaped Deroy’s disciplined approach to architectural accuracy and topographical representation.
Deroy exhibited regularly at the Paris Salon from 1822 to 1866 and became widely recognized for his lithographs documenting Parisian monuments, gardens, civic spaces, and historic architecture drawn directly from life. His works form an essential visual record of Paris before Haussmann’s modernization and are held in major institutional collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian Institution, and numerous French museums. His artistic legacy continued through his sons, Émile Deroy and Auguste-Victor Deroy, both accomplished artists.
Isidore Laurent Deroy (French, 1797–1886), Palais des Tuileries (Côté du Jardin), Paris, c.1835–1855. Hand-colored lithograph. Drawn and lithographed by the artist. Published by Lebrasseur & Dutot. Printed by Imp. Marie & Cie. 10 × 6.5 in.
Certificate of Value & Authentication:
This artwork is an authentic 19th-century French lithograph by Isidore Laurent Deroy, confirmed by the in-plate inscription stating the work was drawn from nature and lithographed by the artist. Publisher and printer imprints from Lebrasseur, Dutot, and Imp. Marie & Cie verify period Paris production consistent with Deroy’s documented oeuvre and historic Paris views.
Provenance:
Mitch Morse Gallery, New York City (acquired through NYC and European sources)
Private collection
Current owner: Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC
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