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History of France - Eng. -1880- ALL NIGHT A HORSEBACK - Antique Print

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History of France - Eng. -1880- ALL NIGHT A HORSEBACK




 

WOOD-CUT ENGRAVING of 

FRENCH HISTORY 

This 131 year old steel engraving print was rescued from the book "THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, from the earliest Times" by M. Guizot. It was published by Dana Estes in Boston in 1880.

A woodcut is a method of printing in which an image is carved into the surface of a piece of wood, with the printing parts remaining level with the surface while the non-printing parts are removed, typically with chisels. The image is then inked by rolling over the surface with an inked roller, leaving ink upon the flat surface but not in the non-printing areas. Paper is then placed face-down on the woodblock and pressure is applied to the back, either by printing press or with hand-held tools such as a spoon or a baren (though any hard, slightly curved surface will do). The ink is transferred to the paper by the pressure, and the mirror image of the surface of the woodblock is printed. Multiple colors can be printed by keying the paper to a frame around the woodblocks (where one woodcut is used for each color).

This wood-cut print is in good condition with some minor age toning. The size of the image is about 4" x 5"on a page that is 6" x 9 1/2", blank on the back.  It is suitable for framing and would be an excellent gift.

The print that is being offered is entitled "ALL NIGHT A HORSEBACK".


 


 


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