Traveling Tartar Family, Near Yalta, Crimea, August 15, 1837 1840

Auguste Raffet's lithograph, "Traveling Tartar Family, Near Yalta, Crimea, August 15, 1837," depicts a family of Crimean Tartars on horseback. The print was created in 1840 and is a striking example of 19th-century lithographic art. The image showcases the artist's keen observation of detail, with the horses, clothing, and landscape rendered in a realistic manner. This lithograph is part of a series created by Raffet depicting scenes from his travels in the Crimean Peninsula. The artist is known for his expressive style and captivating depictions of everyday life in the 19th century. The work is currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago.