1873 Wood Engraving James David Smillie Art From Ghent Aix Robert Browning YALD1

"From Ghent to Aix"

This is an original 1873 black and white in-text wood engraving of an illustration by James David Smillie (1833-1909) entitled "From Ghent to Aix" that depicted the horse and rider from poet Robert Browning's "How They Brought the Good News from Ghent to Aix" (1845).

CONDITION

This 140+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +. Moderate foxing and aging. Light creasing. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +
• Dimensions: Approximately 9 x 11.5 inches; 23 x 29 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

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This piece was illustrated by Smillie, James David. Artist signature in print - bottom left of image.

Reproductive art by C. Maurand.

Keywords specific to this image: Equestrian, France, Europe

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