Exterieur van de winkel van Antonio Vallardi te Milaan 1843 - 1863

Filippo Naymiller's "Exterieur van de winkel van Antonio Vallardi te Milaan" is a lithograph depicting the storefront of Antonio Vallardi's art and print shop in Milan. The detailed engraving showcases the bustling activity of the shop with customers browsing through various prints and artwork. This work is a rare glimpse into the art scene of 19th-century Milan and demonstrates the importance of printmaking as a form of art and business during this period. The title and inscription on the image identify the location of the shop as being on the Contrada di S. Margherita in Milan. The artist's signature and the date "18" are also visible in the lower right corner of the image. The depiction of the shop as a focal point with people surrounding it is a hallmark of 19th-century realism.