Vintage black and white illustration of a crowded street scene with people and umbrellas.

Antique 1890s Engraving “Dr. Johnson’s Penance” – Great Men & Famous Women – 11.5 x 8.5

$49.50 USD
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Vintage black and white illustration of a crowded street scene with people and umbrellas.
  • Vintage black and white illustration of a crowded street scene with people and umbrellas.
  • Vintage black and white illustration of a crowded street scene with people and umbrellas.
Antique 1890s Engraving “Dr. Johnson’s Penance” – Great Men & Famous Women – 11.5 x 8.5

Antique 1890s Engraving “Dr. Johnson’s Penance” – Great Men & Famous Women – 11.5 x 8.5

$49.50 USD

Dr. Johnson’s Penance
After Adrian Stokes (pinx.)
From Great Men and Famous Women, edited by Charles F. Horne
Published by Selmar Hess, New York (c.1894–1896

  • Type: Engraving

  • Original/Reproduction: Original

  • Style: Victorian

  • Subject: Literary / Historical

  • Date of Creation: 1890–1899

  • Medium: Paper

  • Features: Unframed

Original late 19th-century engraved illustration depicting the famous scene of Dr. Samuel Johnson performing penance at Uttoxeter.

Fine Victorian detail with strong narrative composition and excellent line work

  • Light age toning consistent with 1890s paper

  • Clean margins

  • No major tears or repairs

  • Strong impression

  • Please review photos carefully

  • Size: 11.5 x 8.5 in.

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