1887 Wood Engraving Alphonse de Neuville Twenty Thousand Leagues Artist XAE1

This is an original 1887 black and white wood engraving of Alphonse-Marie-Adolphe de Neuville, the French painter known for his portraits of soldiers and scenes from the Crimean War, Zulu War and Franco-Prussian War. Neuville studied under Eugene Delacroix, and is remembered for illustrating the Hetzel edition of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.

CONDITION

This 124+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the verso of this engraving.

• Product Type: Original Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.75 x 7 inches; 15 x 18 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: profile, artwork, portraiture

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