Said the Wizard

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An old man is sitting with a large book from which he reads with a younger man — “‘Tis their daughter, Princess Joan, ” said the wizard with a sigh. “But do not look at her, my son, for she will bring nothing but trouble to all who know her.”

Artist

Name:: Crane, Walter
Dates:: 1845-1915
Country:: UK

Illustration

Subject:: Narratives
Technique:: Wood engraving
Engraver:: Swain, Joseph
Format:: Portrait (taller)
Source:: Columbia University Libraries, the Internet Archive

Book

Title:: The necklace of Princess Fiorimonde
Author(s):: De Morgan, Mary
Publisher:: London: Virtue, Hall, & Virtue, 1886
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Description

An old man sitting in an armchair holds a large book from which he reads with a younger man kneeling at his side.

Keywords: 1880s, 19th century, black & white, book, children's book, fairy tale, male, reading, Victorian

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