The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-15
CHRIST LEAVING THE PREFORIUM.

OF this magnificent paintng-the most import
ant of Dore's works-a pure line steel engraving
craving is only sol by subscription, and the
price is eG, or about $50 1t lie absolutely i'm
possible to secure copy at a LEES price, except
through this offer. The engraving represents
the Savior as he is leaving the Pretorium, after
being condemned to crucifxion. He is descend
ing the steps leading from the judgment court.
AT the foot OF the steps stand two burly execu-
tioners, in charge Of the cross which the Savior
is to bear. On the right are the followers and
believers OF Christ, with despair in their every
look, while the mother of the Lord is an agon-
iziDg and fainting attendant. In the rear and
on the left are the judges and scofers, surround
ing Pontius PLATE, who are looking with fierce
complacency on their work. The central figure
is that Of Christ, as he uncompainingly des.
cends the steps to take up the cross and bear il
to the scene of his crucifxion.
The work in this portion of the engraving il
more perfect and beautiful than we had supposed
could ever be executed. The expressions of the
faces, the grouping of the figures, and the care.
full attention to detail in the drapery and Access
series of the picture, are all carried ont in per
lection and with consummate skill. There is O
very large number of figures in the work, and all
are depicted with lire-like faithfulness. II
stands to-day unquestlonably THE FINEST
AND MOST VALUABLE ENGRAVING IN
THE WORLD. The engraving of the plate cost
upward of $780, COO, and no copies from it are sold
at a less price than $50, which, with duties and
Shipping added, brings the cost to American
purchasers to about $40 per copy.
This splendid work is the first of a series O.
the prominent art works of Europe, which the
American Art Exchange will produce in Ameri
ca, simultaneous with their production in the
Old World, and at prices which will enable the
multitude to purchase.
This first work, "Christ Leaving the Prseto
rium,'' will be used as an Introductory advertise
ment, and limited number will be furnished
FREE TO ALL APPLICANTS.
1t a correct reproduction of the Englisl
plate, which sells at $50 per copy, many of whicl
have been purchased by number OF American
at that price who subscribed for it through tn
English house. The American edition will b.
furnished in the same size and with the sam
attention to perfect work as characterizes tn
$50 copy.
The object of this extraordi nary offer is T.
bring our Enterprise into immediate recognition
in this country, SO that when we announce fu
ture works the public will have had an oppor
tunity to judge of the quality and beauty Of tn
# NVOrk rrO1ucpd Inv hn Art Nv
change.
Until the first edition IL exhausted, we viii
ship a perfect copy OF the engraving "Chris
Leaving the Pretorium - 10 any applicant Tn
engraving, which is a very large one, will be pu
up in heavy tube and sent by mail. The onl
charge will be the cost of tubing and postage
which will be 10 three cent stamps. 1t was u
first thought 20 cts. would be sufficient for thi
charge, but from frequent breaking of the tube
in the mail bags it was decided to increase til
thickness and strength of the tubes, thu
making them heavier, 20 that they could not b
broken except in case of an accident. This ne
cessitated an Increase of charges for this pai
pose to 80 cents or 10 three cent stamps.
On receipt of application we will immediate
forward this superb engraving to any address Il
the United States, all charges pre- paid, when /
three cent stamps are enclosed in letter 10 cove
postage anc tube. At any time within one yes
we will take back the engraving and allow
credit of 50 for it in payment for any works is
sued byus
Two or more copies, each for a different pei
son, but to the same address, can be forwarde
at the cost OF 81 cts., each, as one tube can b
used for several copies. Not more than fiv
copies will be sent to any one address for dis
tribution, and the name of each member OF tn
club must be sent.
Address all letters to
AMERICAN ART EXCHANGE,
No. "a Glenn Building,
Cincinnati, Ohio