Wood engraving ‘The Empress of Austria in the Hunting Field’ – The Graphic, 1881

Empress Sisi hunting – wood engraving from The Graphic, 1881

A large double-page sheet (supplement) from the English weekly The Graphic of 12 March 1881, with the wood engraving ‘The Empress of Austria in the Hunting Field – Her Majesty meeting the Cheshire Hounds at Cholmondeley Castle’. Empress Elisabeth of Austria (Sisi) was a passionate horsewoman and hunted in Cheshire in 1881. The print shows the hunting party on horseback, the pack of hounds and, in the background, Cholmondeley Castle.

Why we chose this piece

A lively, detailed hunting scene with a famous protagonist. The large format makes it a real eye-catcher.

Style and interior

Suits an English country house interior, an equestrian-style room, a gentleman’s study or hallway; also for admirers of Sisi and equestrian sport.

Dimensions: 61.8 × 42 cm (unfolded)
Publication: The Graphic, supplement 12 March 1881
Technique: wood engraving (double-page sheet)
Period: 1881
Origin: London
Condition: Fair to good. As is usual with supplements of this kind, the sheet has a central fold (photo 3). The paper is lightly toned with light edge wear and small creases at the edges.

Price:
€ 65

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