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1871 Indian Workmen South America - Antique Engraving - Illustrated Travels edited by H W Bates Victorian Portrait 11.5 x 8 in
Antique wood engraving titled 'Indian Workmen', depicting four indigenous labourers in traditional ponchos and wide-brimmed hats, each holding a cup. From Illustrated Travels Vol. 2 by H. W. Bates, published c.1871. Page measures 11.5 × 8 in.
Fine-line black and white engraving with strong tonal contrast and detailed rendering of costume and figures. Caption 'Indian Workmen' printed below the image. Age-toning visible on paper consistent with an 1871 publication.
Great for collectors of Victorian travel literature, South American history, and ethnographic portrait art.
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**Condition** Good, consistent with age. Text on reverse
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About This Print
This original places print dates from the Late 20th Century (1980s). Vintage prints capture the aesthetic sensibilities of their era with distinctive artistic styles.
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