1884 Wood Engraving Franco-Prussian War German Troops Trenches Dig XEQA2

This is an original 1884 monochrome in-text wood engraving of German troops digging trenches while being fired upon by French artillery batteries near Paris during the Franco-Prussian War.

CONDITION

This 127+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +. Light aging throughout. No creases. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Monochrome
• Grade: Very Fine +
• Dimensions: Approximately 9 x 6 inches; 23 x 15 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)

Keywords specific to this image: Art, Europe, Paris, France, Artillery, Shelling, Assault, Combat, Skirmish, Foxholes, Shovel, Engineers, Infantry, Troops, Uniform, Explosion, Ballistics, Shot, Entrenchment, Earthworks, Battle

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