This is an original 1887 black and white wood engraving of a portrait of George Dunlop Leslie (1835-1921), the English genre painter and illustrator. Two of Leslie's most famous paintings include,
This is the Way we Wash our Clothes, and
The Daughters of Eve, which had hung in a south Wales school for forty years until it was sold in June of 2000 for over $250,000.
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.
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Product Type: Original Engraving; Black / White
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Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
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Dimensions: Approximately 6.75 x 6.25 inches; 17 x 16 cm
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Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
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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: England, portraiture, profile, illustration, A. E. Fradelle
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