Charles Louis Lingée

Charles Louis Lingée was an engraver and printmaker active during the late eighteenth century, with documented production spanning the years 1748 to 1795. Although specific details regarding his background and artistic training are limited, the representation of his work in significant institutional collections confirms his standing as a professional artist of the period.

Eight of Lingée's prints are currently documented in major American museums, including the Art Institute of Chicago, the National Gallery of Art, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. These holdings demonstrate the historical and artistic merit of his output. His extant works frequently focus on genre scenes and detailed depictions of contemporary life and fashion.

Notable works held in these collections include L'occupation, La promenade du matin, and two separate but related works, Confidences and Les confidences. Furthermore, the prints Confidences and Morning Walk are identified as pieces from the celebrated series Monument du Costume Physique et Moral de la fin du Dix-huitième siècle. These detailed Charles Louis Lingée prints continue to be studied for their precision in depicting the era’s social norms. The permanence of his work in these institutions certifies its quality as museum-quality material.

As products of the eighteenth century, many of Lingée’s images are now in the public domain, allowing scholars and enthusiasts access to high-quality reproductions for research and collection purposes.