St-Vincent-de-Paul, 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 Church of Saint-Vincent-de-Paul and its monumental terraced stairways. Drawn from life and lithographed by the artist during the early Second Empire period, the work documents northern Parisian architecture before Haussmann’s transformation. 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, ecclesiastical monuments, and 19th-century European works on paper.
Artwork Description:
This finely executed 19th-century lithograph presents a commanding view of Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, one of Paris’s most significant 19th-century churches, distinguished by its elevated site and sweeping curved staircases. The neoclassical façade, crowned by twin towers, dominates the composition, while animated street life—figures, horse-drawn carriages, and pedestrians—enlivens the foreground and surrounding streets.
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.” Deroy’s precise architectural draftsmanship conveys clarity of proportion, depth, and perspective, while carefully applied hand coloring enhances masonry, foliage, and period dress without obscuring the lithographic line.
Publisher and printer imprints place 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). Historically, the image documents Saint-Vincent-de-Paul shortly after its completion, preserving the appearance of this important landmark during a formative period in the city’s urban and religious history.
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, churches, civic spaces, and historic architecture drawn directly from life. His works form a crucial 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), St-Vincent-de-Paul, 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
Meta Business Suite Listing (with Hashtags):
A rare 19th-century Paris lithograph by Isidore Laurent Deroy depicting Saint-Vincent-de-Paul and its monumental stairways. Drawn from life and lithographed by the artist, this early Second Empire view captures a defining landmark of northern Paris. #isidorelaurentderoy #parisart #stvincentdepaul #19thcenturyart #lithograph #architecturalart #historicparis #artfindgallery
St-Vincent-de-Paul, 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 Church of Saint-Vincent-de-Paul and its monumental terraced stairways. Drawn from life and lithographed by the artist during the early Second Empire period, the work documents northern Parisian architecture before Haussmann’s transformation. 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, ecclesiastical monuments, and 19th-century European works on paper.
Artwork Description:
This finely executed 19th-century lithograph presents a commanding view of Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, one of Paris’s most significant 19th-century churches, distinguished by its elevated site and sweeping curved staircases. The neoclassical façade, crowned by twin towers, dominates the composition, while animated street life—figures, horse-drawn carriages, and pedestrians—enlivens the foreground and surrounding streets.
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.” Deroy’s precise architectural draftsmanship conveys clarity of proportion, depth, and perspective, while carefully applied hand coloring enhances masonry, foliage, and period dress without obscuring the lithographic line.
Publisher and printer imprints place 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). Historically, the image documents Saint-Vincent-de-Paul shortly after its completion, preserving the appearance of this important landmark during a formative period in the city’s urban and religious history.
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, churches, civic spaces, and historic architecture drawn directly from life. His works form a crucial 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), St-Vincent-de-Paul, 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
Meta Business Suite Listing (with Hashtags):
A rare 19th-century Paris lithograph by Isidore Laurent Deroy depicting Saint-Vincent-de-Paul and its monumental stairways. Drawn from life and lithographed by the artist, this early Second Empire view captures a defining landmark of northern Paris. #isidorelaurentderoy #parisart #stvincentdepaul #19thcenturyart #lithograph #architecturalart #historicparis #artfindgallery
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