1901 Wood Engraving David Wilkie Art Defence Maid Saragossa Agustina de XAFA8

"The Defence of Saragossa" or "The Maid of Saragossa"

This is an original circa 1901 black and white wood engraving of a painting by Sir David Wilkie entitled "The Defence of Saragossa" or "The Maid of Saragossa" that portrayed the Spanish heroine, Capt. Agustina de Aragón (1786-1857), also known as the "Spanish Joan of Arc", firing a cannon at French soldiers at the First Siege of Zaragoza that was fought between June 15-August 14, 1808 during the Peninsular War that was part of the Napoleonic Wars and the Spanish War of Independence.

CONDITION

This 111+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Moderate aging in margins. Light creasing. Light surface rub - bottom margin.

• Product Type: Original Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 9.5 x 7.25 inches; 24 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)

Period Paper is proud to present a portfolio of wood engravings from circa 1901 of paintings from famous British artists such as; Sir Edwin Landseer, Thomas Jones Barker, Ford Madox Brown, Clarkson Stanfield, George Henry Boughton and many others. To continue browsing this unique and varied collection, simply click on the link provided beneath the condition paragraph. Enjoy!

This piece was illustrated by Wilkie, David. Artist name printed on page - bottom center of image.

Keywords specific to this image: Military, Battle, Army, Artillery, Gun

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