The Sorceress MEDEA, 1892 wood engraving

Medea, the daughter of the King of Colchis, was a noted sorceress, and it was by her aid that Jason succeeded in securing the Golden Fleece.

• Title:  MEDEA
• Artist: F. Feldweg, after N. Sichel
• Medium:  Print:  Wood Engraving
• Date Issued:  1892, New York
• Dimensions:  Sheet size: 11.50 x 8.75 in.
• Image Area: 9.0 x 5.25 inches
• Paper:  Wove, coated, heavy stock.
• Reverse:  Blank
• OPS Serial Number: CS3-020

Series: CS3 "Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama"
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This artwork was printed in late 19th century America, as part of a bound collection of romantic, dramatic, mythological and fictional character artwork.   Each print is accompanied by a thin paper guard sheet, imprinted with letterpress type in brown ink describing the original artist and the origin of the subject.

Age:   over 125 years old.
OPS Condition Grade: Very Good. Image area is clean and unblemished. Even tones, with light aging overall.

These authentic vintage prints have a wonderful nostalgic character. Perhaps you are collecting them for historical reference, educational materials, or for genealogy research - or simply to frame for display in a home, office, nursery, church, classroom, restaurant or pub. Whatever your intent might be, we hope you enjoy this little artifact from bygone days.