Louis Haghe (1806–1885) – Gothic Choir Procession – Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Ecclesiastical Interior (Mid-19th ...

Louis Haghe (1806–1885) – Gothic Choir Procession – Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Ecclesiastical Interior (Mid-19th Century)
This striking hand-coloured lithograph by Louis Haghe captures a solemn religious procession within a monumental Gothic cathedral. The scene unfolds before an elaborately carved choir screen and a towering architectural canopy, likely part of a bishop’s or royal tomb structure. Clergy and acolytes process with banners and censers across a vivid red carpet, while a veiled woman kneels in prayer near the screen. The setting is rendered with luminous precision, highlighting the verticality, intricate tracery, and soaring arches of Gothic ecclesiastical architecture. Haghe’s masterful use of colour and light transforms this ritual moment into a visually immersive evocation of sacred space.Louis Haghe (1806–1885) was a Belgian-born British lithographer and watercolorist, best known for his collaborations with David Roberts on The Holy Land series. A master of architectural and ecclesiastical subjects, Haghe pioneered richly toned chromolithography and brought painterly depth to printed works. He was president of the New Society of Painters in Water Colours and widely admired for his ability to evoke both scale and sacred atmosphere in architectural views.Artist or Maker: Louis HagheDimensions: 57 cm × 46 cmMedium: Hand-Coloured LithographDate: Mid-19th CenturyCondition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.