Description: VINTAGE WOODCUT ILLUSTRATION FROM: The Illustrated London News, May 22, 1858. Page 521 “Eastward, Ho, August 1857” illustration from a painting by H. O’Neil. With article at bottom. Engraved by William Luson Thomas.The sheet size including the margins measure 11 x 17 inches. The condition is excellent, bright, minor foxing, note the loss of ink on the upper right edge – this is a printer’s fault (chipped edge of the woodcut didn't draw surface ink so is blank), copies also shown on the internet have the same fault. COMMENTS: Stunning details and realism, highly regarded painting and woodcut as well. Hard to find, especially in this condition. “…this wood engraving shows British soldiers bidding farewell to family, sweethearts and friends as their ship departs for Calcutta--headed towards the Indian "Mutiny" (or Indian First War of Independence, 1857-1859). Thomas's wood engraving reproduces an 1858 painting (now at Elton Hall) that propelled O'Neil to public prominence--after being shown at the Royal Academy in 1858, the work toured Britain and was seen by over half a million people. The interwoven bodies and linked hands suggest a range of relationships and anticipate the pending separation as visitors move down the steep steps.Questions welcome. Extra images can be added by request. International shipping available. All orders are carefully packaged for safe delivery. Experienced full time professional bookseller since 1994; print, map and poster seller since 2000.
Price: 34.95 USD
Location: Milton, Vermont
End Time: 2024-12-19T15:07:31.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Original/Reproduction: Original Print
Style: Vintage
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Material: Woodcut & Block
Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
Width (Inches): 10 3/4
Subject: Westward Ho - Boat with passangers
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Height (Inches): 16 inches
Print Surface: Paper
Type: Print
