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Victorian Reformer at the Rail – Vanity Fair Men of the Day No. 16, 1870

€ 340

One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.

Date
1870
Sheet size
35.5 × 22.1 cm (14.0 × 8.7 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-14156-28

Condition

condition with soft age toning.

About this sheet

Victorian Reformer at the Rail – Vanity Fair Men of the Day No. 16, 1870
Published December 10, 1870, this Vanity Fair caricature shows a prominent reformer leaning on a railing, rendered with expressive physicality and psychological insight. The unusual setting adds visual interest and narrative depth.

One of the more dynamic compositions of the series, appealing to collectors and designers alike.

Condition: Good condition with mild age toning.

Framing tips:
Use a light gray or ivory mat with a dark walnut frame to balance structure and warmth.

Technique: Chromolithograph
Maker: Vanity Fair (after Ape), London, 1870

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Victorian Reformer at the Rail – Vanity Fair Men of the Day No. 16, 1870
Victorian Reformer at the Rail – Vanity Fair Men of the Day No. 16, 1870
1870 · Ref. BG-14156-28 · € 340
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