1873 Wood Engraving William Frederick Yeames Art Pleading Old Cause Lovers YTG6

"Pleading the Old Cause"

This is an original 1873 black and white in-text wood engraving of a painting by William Frederick Yeames (1835-1918) entitled, "Pleading the Old Cause", that portrays a suitor speaking with his lover before asking her father for her hand in marriage.

CONDITION

This 140+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Moderate aging in margins. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Some light surface rub. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 13.25 x 10 inches; 34 x 25 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 Yeames, William Frederick. Artist name printed on page - bottom center of image.

Keywords specific to this image: Romance, Portrait, Wedding Proposal

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