The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-24

Begs leave to call The attention OF the
American people to its mode o. business.
and asks the support Of art loving pub
lie. We shall. ~ fast n possible. bring
nut IN this country. in the highss. ST. le
II artistic work. every famou art work
Of the Ols World. ssi al prices whick
nil enable the people OF moderate
aeass to adorn their homes with the
choicest art works.
As an Introductory example % the
quality ana style Of work which will be
producted by Us, aud We will take
pleasure in forwarding 20 any applicant
a Complimentary copy free Of the first
edition or art work prodSced by Us in
America.
Visitors to the Dore 6 1iery, Leados,
will remember the superb painting, oc
cupyiug nearly az entire side Of the
splendid gallery, entitled
CHRIST LEAVING THE PRAEToRICM.'
OF this magnificent painting the most
important Of Dnre's works IL pure line
steel engraving has Just been complete
IN England. tbs engraving il only
sold by subscription, and the price 70
IS, or about $50. 1t is absolutely i'm
possible to secure copy Ct q less price
except through this offer. The engrav
ing represents the Savior as he is leav-
ing the Pr9torium, after being con
denned 10 crucifxion. He is descend
ing the stepsleadisg from the judgment
court. At t1e foot Of the steps stand
two burly eXecutiopers. in charge OF
the cross which the Savior is to bear.
Ga the right are the follower. and be-
Levers Of Christ, with despair ia their
every look, while the mother Of our
Lord is q ~.gonized and faintinY atteH
dant. La the rear and on the left are
the Judges and scoffers, surrounding
Pontius PLATE, who are looking with
fierce complacency on their work. The
central figure is that of Christ, as he
uncsn plainingly descends the steps to
take up the cross and bear it to the
scene Of his crucifxion.
The work in this portion OF the IN
craving is more perfect and beautiful
than We had supposed could ever be
executed. The Expressions Of the faces
the grouping Of the figures, and the
careful attention to detail in the dra-
perry and accessories Of the picture, are
al carried out in perfection and with
consumnate skill. There is very large
number OF figures in the work, and al
are depicted with life like faithfulness.
It stands to-day anquestionably
THE FINEST AND MOST VALUABLE IN
CRAVING III THE WORLD.
The engraving Of the plate cost upward
of $50, 900, and no copies from it are
sold at a less price han $50. which,
with duties and shipping added. brings
the cost to American purchasers to about
$40 per copy.
Thi. splendid work is the first Of .
ssrie. Of the prominent art works Of
Europe which the American Art Ex-
change will produce ia America, sin
nltaneeu, with their production in the
Old World, and At prices which will
enable the multitude to purchase.
Thi. fr.t work, "Christ Leasing the
Prdcforiuna," will be ssed A. an intro
iuctory advertisement, and q limited
numbsr will be furnished
FREE TO L APPLICANTS.
1t is a correct reproduction Of the
English plate, which sells At $50 per
cody. many of which have been pur-
chased by a number Of Americans 1t
that price whe subscribed for it through
the English house. The American cdi-
ton will be furnished in the same size
and with the same attention to perfect
work as characterizes the $50 copies.
The object Of this extraordinary offer
is 20 bring our enterprise into immedi-
"a, .o>,r;t,1a y - Tho N,rntrv 40 that
when we future works, the
public will have an opportunity to
Judge OF the quality and beauty Of the
art work produced by the American Art
Exchange.
Until the first edition is exhausted,
We will ship a perfect copy Of the en-
craving Christ Leaving the Praetori-
um" to any applicant. The engraving
(Which is a very large oue) will be pat
up in 4 heavy tube, and sent by mail.
The only charge will be the cost OF
tubiag and psstage, which will be 10
| ihree cent stamps. 1t was at first
thought 20 cts, would be sufficient for
this charge, out from frequent break
ing Of the tubes in the mail bags it was
decided to increase the thickness and
I strength u tuC tuoSE \lhoS
theA heavier SO that they could not
be broken except in case Of an accident.
This necsssitated an increase OF charge
for this purpose to 30 cents Or 10 three
cent stmap..
On receipt of application We will i'm
mediately forward this superb engrav-
ing to any address in the United, States,
ali charges prepaid, when 10 three cent
stamps are enclosed in letter to cover
postage and tube. At any time within
one year we will take back the engrav-
ing and allow a credit of So for it in
payment fer any works issued by US.
Two or more copies, each for a different
person, but to the same address, can be
forwarded at the cost of 81 cts. each,
a.. one tube can be used for several cop
les. Not more han Eve copies will be
sent to any one address for distribution
and the name Of each member of the
elHb must be sent.
Address all letters to
AMERICAN ART EXCHANGE,
NJ "a Clam Ruil2inO