Sports & Leisure · 19th century
€ 290
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
condition with soft age toning.
Victorian Bearded Statesman – Vanity Fair Statesmen No. 65, 1870
Issued October 8, 1870, this Vanity Fair portrait features a bearded statesman holding his hat, rendered with gentle irony and human warmth. The relaxed stance contrasts with the formality of dress, a hallmark of Ape’s caricature style.
An appealing decorative print with strong character presence.
Condition: Good condition with light age toning.
Framing tips: Use an ivory mat paired with a slim black or dark brown frame for a clean presentation.
Technique: Chromolithograph
Maker: Vanity Fair (after Ape), London, 1870
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