[Mr. Arthur de Rothschild. No. 1657] August 2, 1900

Language: English

Published by Vanity Fair. Vincent Brooks. Day & Son Lith., Place made: 51 Tavistock Street, London, England, 1900

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Chromolithograph, published in Vanity Fair august 2, 1900. (38 cm x 26 cm) paper size. Image size: 305 x 185 mm. In acid free Mylar sleeve. The Vanity Fair issue from August 2, 1900, features a notable "Men of the Day" chromolithograph caricature titled "Eros," depicting Arthur de Rothschild. Created by the famous artist Leslie Ward under his pseudonym "Spy," the print captures the wealthy, art-loving yachtsman frequently found in Monte Carlo. Key Details of the August 2, 1900 Issue: Subject: Arthur de Rothschild (1851–1903). Artist: Sir Leslie Ward ("Spy"). Title of Caricature: "Eros". Description: The caricature depicts the wealthy French socialite known for his yachts and presence in Monaco, described in the accompanying text as "enormously rich" and "quite good natured". Format: The original work is a lithograph, typically measuring around 15 by 9-3/4 inches. biography in Vanity Fair read "He is very well-known in Paris, and even more so at Monte Carlo. He owns a beautiful yacht called Eros, upon which he 'does' many parties very well. He is enormously rich; and he is quite partial to the Board of Green Cloth. He is very fond of Art; and he is quite good natured". This issue is part of the original Vanity Fair magazine (1868-1914), known for its social satire and caricatures of prominent figures, rather than the later Condé Nast.…

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Title
[Mr. Arthur de Rothschild. No. 1657] August 2, 1900
Publisher
Vanity Fair. Vincent Brooks. Day & Son Lith., Place made: 51 Tavistock Street, London, England
Publication year
1900
Condition
Very Good
Dust jacket
No Jacket
Binding
No Binding
Language
English
Illustrator
Sir Leslie Ward (1851-1922), 'Spy'; caricaturist and portrait painter; son of Edward Matthew Ward

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