Beautiful, detailed steel engraving after the picture by C.R. (Charles Robert) Leslie. A scene from the play by Moliere.
The great merit of this picture is the exceeding humor thrown into the composition: the attitude of the old beau, and the expression of his face are admirable. His antagonist, the pretty housemaid, whom he has challenged to a bout with the foils, is evidently a mistress of fence, though she may have transgressed the laws of the science: the head and bust of the girl are beautifully drawn, and her pose is altogether inimitable.
Printed on heavyweight ivory/cream stock. Reverse side is blank.
Title (printed below image): Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme
Publication: The Art Journal
Publication Year: 1864
Publisher: London: Virtue & Co., Ltd.
Approximate Page Size (in inches): 12.75 x 9
Approximate Image Size (in inches): 10 x 6.5
Condition: Excellent.
Library blind stamp* in margin area does not detract from the beauty of this print.
*blind stamp: A colorless impression that is embossed on paper.
