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The print titled "Slough of Despond" depicts a dramatic scene where a man in distress is sinking into a marshy area, reaching out for help. Another man, dressed in rustic attire and wearing a hat, leans down from the edge of the swamp to extend his hand in an attempt to rescue him. The background features a moonlit night with tall grasses and a distant landscape, adding to the somber atmosphere. The phrase "Slough of Despond" is a reference to John Bunyan's allegorical novel "The Pilgrim's Progress," where the Slough of Despond represents a place of deep despair and spiritual crisis that the protagonist, Christian, must navigate. The artist's signature, "W.H.H.," is visible in the bottom right corner, though specific details about the artist are not readily available. This print captures the emotional and physical struggle of the characters, embodying the themes of despair and hope prevalent in Bunyan's work. Approximate Image Size: 9 x 6 1/4 inches. Approximate Overall Size: 12 X 9 inches CONDITION: Suitable browning from age with visible light waterstains common to antique prints, otherwise in Very Good Condition. Image is clean, clear, sharp with beautiful exquisite detail and in Very Good Condition. As scanned. Originates from an 1870 Illustrated Book Publication. This beautiful print would look great matted and framed. An art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames for old art treasures. This is a GENUINE ANTIQUE PRINT. It is NOT a modern reproduction, ie. a laser scan, photocopy etc. It is the original from the antique publication. This print was published on the date mentioned, or circa of the date mentioned at the top of the page. The term "print" is referred to an image on a piece of paper. The print I have for sale, like many antique prints that you see online, originate from an antique book or atlas publication. The publication may not always be known. If you have any questions, emails are welcome. Chromolithograph info:The first true color printing method introduced in the 1830s. The process was based on lithography printing on stone, but extended so that a separate stone, each with its own color, was laid on top of the previous one. Thus, the paper sheet was printed on several times before the print was finished. This required both a number of stones and a very precise method for laying the stones. NOTE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE YOU PURCHASE: This is a GENUINE VINTAGE/ANTIQUE PRINT. It is NOT a modern reproduction, ie. a laser scan, photocopy etc. It is the original from the vintage/antique publication. This print was published on the date mentioned, or circa of the date mentioned at the top of the page. The term "print" is referred to an image on a piece of paper. The print I have for sale, like many vintage/antique prints that you see online, originate from an antique or vintage book or atlas publication. The publication may not always be known. If you have any questions, emails are welcome. Seller Inventory # 440
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