Victorian Savant and Statesman – Vanity Fair Men of the Day No. 14, 1870
Published November 26, 1870, this Vanity Fair print depicts an elderly scholar and public figure, described as “A Faithful Friend, an eminent Savant, and the best possible of Presidents.” The dignified pose and subdued palette give the portrait a calm authority.
Such intellectual figures appeal to collectors of academic history and work beautifully in library settings.
Condition: Good condition with light age toning.
Framing tips: Choose an ivory mat with a medium to dark walnut frame for a scholarly, museum-style look.
Technique: Chromolithograph Maker: Vanity Fair (after Ape), London, 1870
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