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Costume – Woman of Bethmale Valley, Pyrenees (1939) A beautiful and historically rich 1939 color plate designed by E. Lepage Medvey, originally published by Hyperion Press in French Costumes. This striking illustration captures the traditional attire of a woman from the Bethmale Valley in the Pyrenees — a region known for its distinctive folk dress, vibrant textiles, and deep cultural heritage.
Printed in a photolithography/pochoir style process and stencil coloring “pochoir”, the plate features crisp linework and hand tinted color typical of early 20th century French costume studies. The artwork is vintage/antique, not a modern reproduction.
This piece comes framed, adding presence and protection, though the frame does not include glass. The plate itself remains clean, vivid, and display ready — a wonderful addition for collectors of regional costume studies, French illustration, or Pyrenees cultural history.
• Original 1939 color plate
• Artist: E. Lepage Medvey
• Publication: French Costumes, Hyperion Press
• Style: Photolithography / Pochoir style illustration
• Subject: Traditional costume of the Bethmale Valley, Pyrenees
• Framed (no glass)
• Vintage / Antique print
A rare and visually compelling piece that brings French regional history to life — perfect for gallery walls, folk costume collections, or lovers of vintage European illustration.
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