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Michel Alophe (1812–1883) – Der letzte Freund – Hand-Coloured Lithograph (c.1850s) - This moving hand-coloured lithograph titled ”Der letzte Freund” (”The Last Friend”) shows a touching scene of an artist lying lifeless in bed, silently accompanied by his faithful dog — his only remaining friend. The setting is filled with artistic tools: a palette, brushes, canvas, and anatomical models, evoking the solitude of the artist's final moments. The original painting was created by Michel Alophe and reproduced here as a lithograph by Leopold Müller, printed by J. Löder and published by the widow of A. Paterno in Vienna.Michel Alophe (1812–1883) was a French painter and photographer who began his career as a lithographer. His works often conveyed strong emotional and moral messages, and he later became one of the pioneers of portrait photography in Paris during the 1850s.Artist or Maker: Michel Alophe (artist), Leopold Müller (lithographer), J. Löder (printer), A. Paterno’s widow (publisher)Dimensions: 38 cm x 45 cmMedium: Hand-Coloured LithographDate: c.1850sCondition 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.