Author: Carlo Pellegrini (Ape) Title: It Is His Mission to Stem the Tide of Democracy (Portrait of Edward George Geoffrey Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby) (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 May 29, 1869, depicting Edward George Geoffrey Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby (29 March 1799 – 23 October 1869), known as Lord Stanley from 1834 to 1851, a British statesman and Conservative politician who served three times as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. 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: 70-4453
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