Antique 1890s Engraving “Elizabeth Defied by Mary Stuart” – Queen Elizabeth I – Kaulbach

Elizabeth Defied by Mary Stuart
After Kaulbach (pinx.)
From Great Men and Famous Women, edited by Charles F. Horne
Selmar Hess, New York, c.1894–1896

Original late 19th-century engraved illustration depicting Queen Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots in a dramatic historical scene.

Fine Victorian engraving with strong detail and composition.

Authentic antique engraving (not a reproduction)

Royal historical subject
Decorative black & white artwork
Wide margins suitable for framing

Full sheet size: 11.5 x 8.5 inche

• Light age toning typical of 1890s paper

• Clean wide margins

• No major tears or repairs

• Strong clear impression

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A genuine piece of 19th-century book art—rich in history, beautifully printed, and increasingly hard to find in original form.