Vigne. Steel engraving
by Grandville, J. J
- Used
- Condition
- Very good condition
- Seller
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Garrison, New York, United States
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About This Item
1860. Very good condition. Charming and unusual hand colored engraving from 'Les Fleurs Animes', a collection of 52 illustrations, each with an accompanying story having to do with the interesting notion of reversing the comparison of human emotions to flowers. Flowers are represented in human form; here 'Vigne' represents intoxication. The grape vine is depicted as a woman whose dress is made of large grape leaves and whose arms and forehead are encircled with green tendrils. The broken wine bottle and glass in the foreground represent the dangers of drinking. A small 'drinking' bird at the left holds a small glass of wine. 6 1/2 x 10 1/4"
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- Bookseller
- Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 18315
- Title
- Vigne. Steel engraving
- Author
- Grandville, J. J
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Date Published
- 1860
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30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 10 days after delivery if an item arrives mis-described or damaged.
About the Seller
Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints
Biblio member since 2009
Garrison, New York
About Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints
Booksellers for over 40 years, members of prominent trade associations (ABAA, ILAB, ANZAAB, IMCOS, ANZMS, PBFA). We are located at Garrison NY, a stone's throw from the Metro North Hudson line train, just over 1 hr. from NYC on the banks of the Hudson River. Books, maps, prints & ephemera bought & sold.
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