Essential 1875 Woodcut Alphone Neuville Statue Ghent Jacob Van Artevelde Costume Xea6 Best Choice [VifQWOGM]

This is an original 1875 black and white woodcut of an illustration by French artist Alphonse de Neuville which depicts a famous statue in Ghent of the suave Jacob van Artevelde, a wealthy man who was quite prominent in the Hundred Years War between England and France. He established the Four Members, a neutral group who pretty much controlled the ancient region of Flanders.

CONDITION

This 136+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. There is acid staining in this image. No surface rub.No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Woodcut; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 8.5 inches; 15 x 22 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This image was selected from a collection of woodcuts and steel engravings prolifically depicting scenes from French history, ranging from ancient Gaul to Charlemagne and his wars, to Joan of Arc and Marie Antoinette. Historically important for French archivists, these images are extremely rare to locate and are virtually unseen individually. Period Paper is pleased to present these beautifully preserved images, which would make an ideal addition to any French lover's collection. To view more images from this portfolio, please click on the link offered below the condition paragraph.

This piece was illustrated by De Neuville, Alphonse. There is no visible artist signature.

De Neuvile, Alphonse-Marie-Adolphe

Alphonse-Marie-Adolphe de Neuville (1835 _ 1885) was a French painter who specialized in very patriotic historical scenes with subjects such as the Franco-Prussian War, the Crimean War and the Zulu War. He originally joined the naval school in Lorient, France, but he soon realized that his primary passion was art. After his death, several of his pieces were acquired for the Luxembourg Palace in Paris.

Keywords specific to this image: belt, Middle Ages

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