This lithograph by Victor Petit documents the Château de Thorigny in Manche, France, showcasing the architectural characteristics of 15th and 16th century French châteaux. Created as plate 20 in Petit's ambitious portfolio of 100 hand colored lithographs, the work exemplifies the 19th century practice of systematically recording and promoting France's architectural heritage. The tint stone technique allowed Petit to achieve subtle atmospheric effects and highlight the château's picturesque qualities, making these prints valuable both as historical documentation and as artistic celebrations of Gothic and Renaissance design.