The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-08
CHRIST LEAVING THE PRETORIUM.

OF this magnificent paintIng-the most import
ant of DoTe's works pure line steel engraving
has just been completed in England. This en-
craving il only sold by subscription, and the
price is eG, or ahOut $50. 1t is absolutely i'm
possible TO secure copy at a less price, except
through this offer. The engraving represents
the Savior as he Ia leaving the Prmiorinm, after
being condemned to crucihxion. He is descend
ing the steps leading from the Judgment conrt
At the foot of the steps stand two bnriy execu.
tioDers, in charge Of the cross which the Savior
is 10 bear. On the right are the followers and
believers ol Christ, with despair in their overy
look, while the mother of the Lord is an agOn-
iEing and fainting attendant. In the rear and
on the left are the judges and scofIers, surround
ing Pontins Plate, who are locking with fierce
complacency on their work The central figure
is that Of Christ, ~ lie uncomplsiningly des-
cend- the steps to take up the cross and hear it
to the scene of his cnciGxlon.
The work in this portion of the engraving is
more perfect and beanilul than we had supposed
could ever he executed. The expressions of the
faces, the grouping of the figures, and the care
FIJI attention TO detail in the drapery and access
sorles of the picture, are all carried out in per
fecllOn and with cOnsummate skill. There il a
very large number of figures in the work, and all
are depicted with Ife-like faithlulness It
stands to-day unquestionably THE FINEST
AND MOST VALUABLE ENGRAVING IN
THE WORLD. The engraving of the plate cost
upward of $50, 600, and no copies from it are sold
at a less price than $40, which, with duties and
shipping added, brings the cost TO American
purchasers 10 abont $40 per copy.
Thls splendid work il the first of series Of
the prominent ART works of Europe, which the
American Art Exchange will produce In Amerl-
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Ola World, and at prices which will enable the
multitude to purchase.
This frat work, Christ Leaving the Pr.eio-
rum, will be used as an Introductory advertise
ment, and limited number will he furnished
FREE TO ALL APPLICANTS
IL is correct reproduction OF the Engi-h
plate, which aeIls at $40 per copy, many of which
have been purchased by n number Of Americans
at thai price who subscribed for it through the
English house. The American edition will he
furnished in the same si.s and with the same
attention 10 perfect work as characterizes the
$50 copy
The object Of this extraordinary offer s 10
bring our enterprise into immediate recognition
ia this country, so that when we announce fn-
ture works the public will have had an oppor-
tuntty TO Judge of the quality and beauty Of the
art work produced by the American Art Ex-
change.
Until the fret edition is exhausted, we will
chip perfect copy of the engraving "Christ
Leaving the PrRtorium IS To any applicant The
engraving, which is a very large one, win be put
up in heavy tube and sent by mail. The only
charge win he the cost of tubing and postage,
which will be 10 three cent stamps 1t was NJ
first thought 20 cts. would be sufficient for this
charge, bat from frequent breaking of the tubes
In the mail bags IL was decided To increase the
thickness and strength of the Tubes, thus
making them heavier, 20 that they cond not be
broken except In ease of an accident. This ne
eessitated an Increase Of charges for this pnr-
pose 10 30 cents or 10 three cent stamps
On receipt of application we will Immediately
forward this superb engraving 10 any address III
the United States, all charges prepaid, when 10
three cent stamps are enclosed in letter 10 cover
postage anc tube. At any time within one year
We will take back the engraving and allow a
credit of So for It in payment for any works Is
sued by us
Two or. more copies, each for a different per
son, but to the same address, can be forwarded
atthe cost of p cts, each, as one tube can he
used for several copies. Not more than five
copies will be sent 10 any one address for dis
tribution, and the name of each member of the
club must be sent.
Address all letters to
AMERICAN ART EXCHANGE,
No. "a Glenn Building,