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Royal Elegance: Prince Henry of Orleans, Fencing Nobleman, Vanity Fair 1897
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This illustration from Vanity Fair, dated September 30, 1897, depicts Prince Henry of Orleans. It's crafted by Jean Baptiste Guth, an artist known for his detailed and refined portraits in Vanity Fair. This particular caricature portrays the prince in an elegant pose with a fencing foil, highlighting his aristocratic bearing and possibly his interest in the sport, a common pastime among royalty and the upper class during that era.
Prince Henry of Orleans was a notable figure in his time, often recognized for his travels and explorations, as well as his involvement in various cultural and social activities. The choice to depict him with a fencing foil could symbolize his readiness and skill in handling not just the physical challenges of fencing but also the diplomatic and social challenges of his role in the royal family.
The availability of the print on various materials like canvas, photo paper, watercolor board, uncoated paper, or Japanese paper allows for different textural and visual effects, making it a versatile choice for collectors or for decorative purposes.
The illustration in Vanity Fair was created using lithography, a popular printing technique in the 19th century. Lithography involves drawing an image with a grease-based medium on a limestone plate, then treating the surface with a chemical that ensures the ink only adheres to the drawn areas. This plate is then used to print the image on paper. The technique allows for high-quality, detailed prints that capture subtle gradations of tone and sharp contrasts, ideal for vividly portraying the unique caricatures for which Vanity Fair was known.
Vanity Fair prints gained popularity due to several factors:
1. Celebrity and Notoriety: The magazine featured prominent figures from various fields, including politics, royalty, arts, and sports. This wide range appealed to a broad audience interested in different aspects of society and celebrity.
2. Artistic Quality: The prints were known for their high artistic quality and the distinctive styles of the contributing artists, such as 'Ape' (Carlo Pellegrini), and 'Spy', who had a keen eye for detail and a wry sense of humor that shone through in his caricatures.
3. Humor and Satire: The caricatures often included humorous and satirical interpretations of the subjects’ personalities and careers, making them not only visually engaging but also entertaining.
4. Collectibility and Decoration: These prints were collectible items even at the time of their publication. They were often framed and displayed, serving as conversation pieces due to their striking and often amusing portrayals of well-known personalities.
5. Social Commentary: By exaggerating features and mannerisms, the caricatures provided insightful, though playful, commentary on the public figures of the day, resonating with the Victorian society’s appetite for social and political satire.
The combination of high artistic standards, humor, and social critique in a format accessible to the Victorian middle class made Vanity Fair lithographs highly popular and sought after as both collectibles and decor.
- Dimensions:Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 10.63 in (27 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1897
- Condition:Condition: Good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Two small defects in corner, not disturbing the image. Please study scan carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13102-61stDibs: LU3054341316512
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