{"product_id":"vintage-architecture-print-1","title":"Maisons de Campagne, Architectural Plan NO.9","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite architectural plate from Victor Petit's celebrated publication 'Maisons de Campagne des Environs de Paris' showcases an elegant Italianate country house designed for the fashionable environs of mid-19th century Paris. Petit, both architect and lithographer, captures every detail of this 'genre Italien' villa: the balanced symmetry, low-pitched slate roof with bracketed eaves, and charming striped awning sheltering the garden terrace. Below, three meticulously rendered floor plans reveal the sophisticated layout, from the service quarters in the sous-sol to the gracious salon and salle à manger on the ground floor, with bedrooms above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished during Napoleon III's Second Empire, when the expanding railway network made country retreats accessible to the Parisian bourgeoisie, this plate served as both design inspiration and practical building guide. The delicate hand-coloring, executed with period pigments, brings warmth to the cream-colored facade and verdant garden setting. Printed by the esteemed firm Becquet Frères, this plate exemplifies the finest French architectural lithography of its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA distinguished addition for collectors of architectural prints, students of 19th century French design, or anyone seeking a glimpse into the elegant domestic aspirations of Second Empire France.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.0\" x 12.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victor Petit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44912664084595,"sku":"AP7621","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_f542dad7-483b-41e0-be98-681ba0d9bbc7.jpg?v=1777665423","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/vintage-architecture-print-1","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}