Lithographic Workshop c. 19th century

This anonymous 19th-century drawing titled “Lithographic Workshop” depicts a scene inside a lithographic printing workshop. The central circular image is framed by various sketches of tools and equipment associated with lithography. The main scene captures the process of printing, showcasing the working lithographic press with workers operating it. The drawing is a fascinating glimpse into the technical processes of 19th-century printmaking and provides a visual record of a now largely forgotten technology. The intricate details of the workshop’s interior and the tools used in the process make this drawing a valuable document of the history of printing.