Vanity Fair antique prints - No reserve
Lot 14248: Frederic Thesiger, 1st Baron Chelmsford by Atn 1870
This print was drawn by the British artist Alfred Thompson (Atn).
Vanity Fair was subtitled A Weekly Show of Political, Social and Literary Wares and was founded by Thomas Gibson Bowles (who signed his images Jehu Junior) in 1868, who aimed to expose the contemporary vanities of Victorian society.
The chromolithographs were produced by an international group of artists including Max Beerbohm (Max and Bulbo), Sir Leslie Ward (Spy and Drawl) and Carlo Pellegrini (Singe and Ape).
The biography page is also included.
Condition report:
Excellent but please review images for any minor age-related marks
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