1893 Wood Engraving James Gillray Political Cartoon Art Peep Christies XDH8

"A Peep at Christies'"

This is an original 1893 black and white wood engraving of a political cartoon by James Gillray that humorously depicted Edward "Tally-ho" Smith-Stanley, Lord of Derby and his future wife, actress Elizabeth Farren at an art gallery inside Christies'.

CONDITION

This 119+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Moderate aging throughout. Some light surface rub.

• Product Type: Original Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 x 6.5 inches; 14 x 17 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)

Explore your British sense of humor with a collection of 18th and 19th century caricatures that Period Paper is "tickled pink" to present. Roll in the aisles at "The Cobbler's Cure for a Scolding Wife" by Thomas Rowlandson! Guffaw at "The Gout" by James Gillray or chortle at George Cruikshank's "The Deaf Postilion"! And even though you probably shouldn't, go ahead and snicker at Robert Seymour's "The Dying Clown". Howl at Hablot Browne's (a.k.a. Phiz), illustrations of scenes from Master Humphrey's Clock by Charles Dickens. Afterward, you'll find likely find yourself chuckling at Charles H. Bennett's "Old Enough to Know Better". To continue tickling your funny bone, simply click the link provided below the condition paragraph. Enjoy!

This piece was illustrated by Gillray, James. Artist name printed on page - bottom left of image.

Keywords specific to this image: Lord Derby, Edward Smith-Stanley, Elizabeth Farren, Funny, Caricature

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