This is a very unique and rare 1900 photolithographic print from 1900 created by the Detroit Photographic Co.  The 13.5" x 13.5" frame is original to this work of art as is evidence by the image from age left on the back of the paper from the wood back piece, as shown in the photos. (cardboard backing was not used until later).

The Detroit Photographic Company was launched as a photographic publishing firm in the late 1890s by Detroit businessman and publisher William A. Livingstone, Jr., and photographer and photo-publisher Edwin H. Husher. They obtained the exclusive rights to use the Swiss "Photochrom" process for converting black-and-white photographs into color images and printing them by photolithography.

In the late 1890s, the Detroit Photographic Company expanded their inventory to include photographic copies of works of art like this portrait of a monk (possibly Friar Tuck from Robin Hood fame).  It appears that the original was a watercolor painting.

The firm was known as the Detroit Photographic Co. until 1905 when it became the Detroit Publishing Company. 

This is some spotting on the image as shown in the photos, but still looks great 123 years later.  If you want a rare and charming portrait, this might be for you.

I am providing high resolution photos for you to judge condition yourself, but if you need additional photos or have any questions, please contact me before purchasing.  

Shipped out no later than the next business day. For safety of the frame in transport, I will wrap it in bubble wrap and place it inside a sturdy box for shipping to you.