1873 Wood Engraving William Frederick Yeames Art Pleading Old Cause Lovers YTG6

"Pleading the Old Cause" This is an original 1873 black and white in-text wood engraving of a painting by William Frederick Yeames (1835-1918) entitled, "Pleading the Old Cause", that portrays a suitor speaking with his lover before asking her father for her hand in marriage. CONDITIONThis 140+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Moderate aging in margins. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Some light surface rub. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White Grade: Very Fine ++ Dimensions: Approximately 13.25 x 10 inches; 34 x 25 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) Period Paper is proud to present a collection of wood engravings from The Graphic that illustrate some of the famous people, places, and events of Victorian er