After Nicholas Chevalier (1828-1902)

His Last Legs

Wood-engraving. 1859. 275mm by 210mm (sheet). Depicts Sir John O'Shanassy (1818-1883), Premier of Victoria. From 'Melbourne Punch'. Melbourne Punch began in 1855. From 1855-1861 Nicholas Chevalier was one of the principal cartoonists most of whose work was engraved by Samuel Calvert. Reverse blank. One foxing spot at the top of the sheet. Item #2913

Price: $120.00