1874 Wood Engraving Joseph Nash Art Oxford University Baliol College School YTG8

"Amateur Navvies at Oxford - Undergraduates Making a Road as suggested by Mr. Ruskin" This is an original 1874 black and white double-page wood engraving of an illustration by Joseph Nash (1809-1878) that depicts undergraduate students from Oxford University and Baliol College in England constructing a road as part of the new "hands-on" educational cirriculum developed by English art critic, John Ruskin (1819-1900). CONDITIONThis 139+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Please note: There is printing on the verso. There is an original center crease. Product Type: Original Wood Engraving; Black / White Grade: Very Fine ++ Dimensions: Approximately 22.75 x 14.5 inches; 58 x 37 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