Beautiful, detailed steel engraving from the picture by C.F. Jalabert.
"Villanella" is the term used in Italy when speaking of a young girl, and one such is here represented engaged in knitting; she stands on a flight of steps leading probably to a shrine of some sort, for on the upright block of stone are faintly engraved the words "Ave Maria." The costume of the girl, the expression of whose face is sweet though pensive, renders the figure very attractive pictorially, as it stands out in bold relief against a clear blue sky, overhanging a range of Italian buildings.
Printed on heavyweight ivory/cream stock. Reverse side is blank.
Title (printed below image): Villanella
Publication: The Art Journal
Publication Year: 1876
Publisher: London: Virtue & Co., Ltd.
Approximate Page Size (in inches): 9 x 12.75
Approximate Image Size (in inches): 7.5 x 11
Condition: Excellent.
Library blind stamp* in margin goes slightly into image area, but does not detract from the beauty of this print.
*blind stamp: A colorless impression that is embossed on paper.
