1895 Print Eugen Klimsch Art Minuet French Menuet Dance Aristocracy Swan Boat

This is an original 1895 black and white halftone print of a painting "The Minuet," by Eugen Klimsch. Depicted is the menuet (also spelled minuet), a slow graceful dance that was a staple of the French aristocracy in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The dance is in 3/4 time and is characterized by forward balancing, bowing, and toe-pointing.

CONDITION

This 116+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 13 inches; 25 x 33 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 Klimsch, Eugen. Artist signature in print - bottom right of image.

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