J. LEMERCIER (*1803) after ADAM (*1801), Picture alphabet, letter "C", Lithography Joseph Lemercier (1803 Paris - 1887 ibid.) after Victor Vincent Adam (1801 Paris - 1866 Viroflay (Seine-et-Oise)): Picture alphabet, letter "C" with numerous illustrations, 19th century, Lithography Technique: Lithography on Paper Inscription: lower left signed in the printing plate: "V. Adam". Date: 19th century Description: This picture shows a collection of vignettes illustrating various scenes of rural life. Depictions of animals, human figures in typical country clothing and agricultural activities can be recognised, harmoniously inserted into individual segments. The engraving is rich in detail and of great delicacy, suggesting an artistic approach of high quality. The background of the document appears to be slightly discoloured due to its age, which lends the overall impression a nostalgic note. A small hand drawing in pencil at the bottom centre complements the depictions. All illustrations bear the same initial, illustrated here, which is printed at the top centre. Keywords: Engraving; rural life; vignettes; animal scenes; country people; agricultural activities; art; quality; harmony; richness of detail; nostalgia; clothing; farm labour; illustration; paper; ageing process; artistic representation, 19th century, Romanticism, Figurative, France, Size: Paper: 36,3 cm x 27,9 cm (14,3 x 11 in), Depiction: 27,5 cm x 21,1 cm (10,8 x 8,3 in)