Philippe Marnix Flemish Dutch Statesman c.1825 old antique portrait print

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About Philippe Marnix Flemish Dutch Statesman C.1825 Old

Philippe Marnix de St. AldegondeEuropean historical figurem, Probable Author of the Dutch National Anthem, Flemish Writer, Considered the First Dutch CryptographerPrinted 1821-25, ParisA masterful and finely nuanced 19th century lithographed portrait print. A small work of near miniature technique.This type of printing process was very difficult and laborious, involving long-apprenticed, highly trained skillful pictorial artisans. It also involved challenging hand skills, tricky manual tasks such as proper inking of stones, skill in all aspects of production, patience, and numerous other tasks. Because of these and various other historical factors, this old printed sheet of paper is an interesting original artifact from long past era in portrait printing. A picture is worth a thousand words. The zoomable scan is a major part of the item description. Please examine closely, as what you see is what we will send you.Sheet is moderately and visibly age toned and foxed age spotted as is clearly evident within the scan, yet still very appealing visually to a knowledgeable modern eye because of this. An old sheet of paper which looks it's age without looking neglected or unsightly. Could readily be displayed or collected. In all, remains a charming antique printed image any collector, dealer or institution would be pleased to own. Sheet measures c. 4 5/8" W x 8" H. Printed area measures c. 3 3/8" W x 4 1/2" H. [92366] [note: We grade very conservatively and always seek to disclose any noteworthy flaws. We are doing our best to show describe this item so you are happy when it arrives].We encourage you to print this description to keep with the image. It serves as an informal but valid Certificate of Authenticity for as long as you own it. We hereby stand behind the veracity of the description above.