Beautiful, detailed steel engraving from the picture by Sir Edwin Landseer. The picture is a representation of "Chevy Chace," an ancient ballad which describes a border feud between Earl Percy of Northumberland and the Scottish Earl of Douglas, on whose domains Percy is said to have trespassed for the sport of hunting.
The result was, according to tradition, that a desperate battle ensued between the rival nobles and their retainers, and that the two leaders, with a large number of gallant knights and gentlemen, fell in the struggle.
Printed on heavyweight ivory/cream stock. Reverse side is blank.
Title (printed below image): Chevy Chace
Publication: The Art Journal
Publication Year: 1876
Publisher: London: Virtue & Co., Ltd.
Approximate Page Size (in inches): 12.75 x 9
Approximate Image Size (in inches): 9 x 7
Condition: Excellent.
Library blind stamp* at bottom of image does not detract from the beauty of this print.
*blind stamp: A colorless impression that is embossed on paper.
