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Louis Haghe

Louis Haghe: Pioneer of Victorian Colour Lithography Louis Haghe (1806-1885) stands as a pivotal figure in the history of nineteenth-century art, particularly renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to lithography and watercolour painting. Born in Tournai, Belgium—a city steeped in architectural heritage—his artistic journey began amidst the burgeoning fascination with scientific illustration and captivated by the transformative

potential of new printing techniques. Trained initially in watercolour under Jan de Jonghe and Chevalier de la Barrière, Haghe swiftly embraced lithography when the first press arrived in his hometown, marking him as one of the earliest adopters of this revolutionary medium. Early Life & Training: Haghe’s formative years were shaped by his family's architectural lineage—a legacy that instilled within him a profound appreciation for d…