Author: Carlo Pellegrini (Ape) Title: His Ability and Industry Would Deserve Respect Even in a Man; in a Marquis They Command Admiration (Portrait of Spencer Compton Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire) (Original Lithograph)
Description: London: Vanity Fair, 1869. Original color lithograph, 14 x 9 inches. Very Good. One page biography of subject laid in. Scarce. Published on March 27, 1869, depicting Spencer Compton Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire (23 July 1833 – 24 March 1908), styled Lord Cavendish of Keighley between 1834 and 1858 and Marquess of Hartington between 1858 and 1891, a British statesman. Vanity Fair was a British magazine known for its social, political, and literary content. It gained fame particularly for its caricatures of prominent figures of the time. These caricatures, drawn by renowned artists, captured the essence of their subjects with a mix of humor, satire, and artistry. .
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Price: US$ 100.00 Seller: Wittenborn Art Books
- Book number: 70-4444
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