Silhouette illustration: The Hero Arrives
England: nineteenth century. Ink and graphite on paper, mounted to a second sheet, the whole mounted again to a backing sheet. Image measures 5 x 7 inches, matted to 8 x 10 inches. Occasional stray speck to paper.
Original silhouette drawing of a swooning maiden, what appears to be her armed abductor, and an unarmed (but dashing) rescuer striking a power pose with closed fists. The figures have the look of shadow puppets, perhaps inspired by a magic lantern show. An evocative piece of Victorian ephemera.
Price: $175.00
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