This is a rare and historically significant original engraving, a powerful example of 19th-century British allegorical art. Titled "Intemperance," the image is an engraving by the accomplished French artist W. Chevalier (Guillaume Sulpice Chevalier, 1804–1866).
The engraving faithfully reproduces an oil painting by the acclaimed English painter Thomas Stothard (1755–1834). The scene, which depicts figures from classical mythology—specifically Mark Antony and Cleopatra—as a symbol of excessive indulgence, was part of a larger scheme of Vices and Virtues. The original painting was held in the renowned Vernon Gallery collection.
Chevalier’s masterful work captures the rich detail and dramatic composition of Stothard’s vision. Presented in a rich claret (burgundy) mat and housed in a substantial, ornate gold-tone frame, this piece embodies the refined taste of the Victorian era. It is an exceptional collectible for enthusiasts of classical art, 19th-century printmaking, and historical allegory.
Title: Intemperance
Artist (Painter): Thomas Stothard (British, 1755–1834)
Engraver: W. Chevalier (Guillaume Sulpice Chevalier, French, 1804–1866)
Date: Circa 1861 (Engraved after 1847)
Medium: Original Engraving (likely etching and engraving on chine collé)
Dimensions (Frame): 17 1/4” wide x 13 1/2” high
Presentation: Ornate gold-tone frame with a deep claret (burgundy) matting.
Context: Based on the picture in the prestigious Vernon Gallery of British Art.
This is a rare and historically significant original engraving, a powerful example of 19th-century British allegorical art. Titled "Intemperance," the image is an engraving by the accomplished French artist W. Chevalier (Guillaume Sulpice Chevalier, 1804–1866).
The engraving faithfully reproduces an oil painting by the acclaimed English painter Thomas Stothard (1755–1834). The scene, which depicts figures from classical mythology—specifically Mark Antony and Cleopatra—as a symbol of excessive indulgence, was part of a larger scheme of Vices and Virtues. The original painting was held in the renowned Vernon Gallery collection.
Chevalier’s masterful work captures the rich detail and dramatic composition of Stothard’s vision. Presented in a rich claret (burgundy) mat and housed in a substantial, ornate gold-tone frame, this piece embodies the refined taste of the Victorian era. It is an exceptional collectible for enthusiasts of classical art, 19th-century printmaking, and historical allegory.
Title: Intemperance
Artist (Painter): Thomas Stothard (British, 1755–1834)
Engraver: W. Chevalier (Guillaume Sulpice Chevalier, French, 1804–1866)
Date: Circa 1861 (Engraved after 1847)
Medium: Original Engraving (likely etching and engraving on chine collé)
Dimensions (Frame): 17 1/4” wide x 13 1/2” high
Presentation: Ornate gold-tone frame with a deep claret (burgundy) matting.
Context: Based on the picture in the prestigious Vernon Gallery of British Art.
