Artist: James Dromgole Linton, (British, 1840-1916), after.
Engraver: Victor Lhuillier (French; British, 1844-1889).
Title: Surprise.
Signed in plate, lettered below with production details: Painted by J. D. Linton, Etched by V. Lhuillier, London, J. S. Virtue & Co Limited.
Dimensions: Sheet 12 1/2" x 9".
Publisher: Virtue & Co.
Date: 1881.
Materials and Techniques: Etching and engraving on wove paper mounted on calico.
Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965-2000.
Condition: Staining. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Museums, Libraries and Auctions: The British Museum 1962,0508.1.
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: British School XIX C.
Acknowledgement: This entry incorporates text from the catalog entry of a similar item from the British Museum collection.