Beautiful, detailed steel engraving from the picture by M. Hebert.
A young Italian girl who has been to fetch water from a stream or fountain below the steep now ascends, bears steadily on her head a large double-handled vase, and holds a smaller in her left hand.
Printed on heavyweight ivory/cream stock. Reverse side is blank.
Title (printed below image): The Water Bearer
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): 7.25 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.
