"The Pet of the Village"
ley 10 5/8" x
7 1/4" Woodcut w/cross-
hatching on
newsprint. Signed in
plate,
lower/right. Extensive water-
mark with
"1861" date can be seen
through
the right margin. Publisher:
"Illustrated
London News". Hems-
ley's
painting was exhibited in1861
by
the "Society of Britished Artists",
as reported
with the title below the
image.
Excellent condition, archival
artist
tape applied verso along borders
to
support print. Original news text on
verso. Includes
artists bios.
