The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-09
CHRIST LEAVINGTHE PRETORIUM.

OF this magnificent painting-the most import
ant of Dore's works-a pure lire steel engraving
has just been completed in England. This en-
craving is only sold by subscription, and the
price is e6, or about $50. 1t is absolutely i'm
possible to secure a copy at Less 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-
TONERS, 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-
izing and fainting attendant In the rear and
the left are the judges and scofIers, surround
ing Pontius PLATE, who are looking with fierce
complacency on their work. The central figure
is that of Christ, as he uncomplaningiy des-
cends the steps to take up the cross and bear it
to the scene of his crucifxion.
The work in this portion of the engraving is
more perfect and beautiful than we had supposed
could ever be-executcd. The expressions OF the
faces, the grouping of the figures, and the care
full attention to detail in the drapery and Access
sorles of the picture, are all carried ont in per-
lection and with consummate skill. There IL a
very large number of figures in the work. and all
are depicted with life-like faithfulness. It
stands to-day unquestionably THE FINEST
AND MOST VALUABLE ENGRAVING IN
THE WORLD. The engraving of the plate cost
upward of ssO 900, and no copies from it are sold
at 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 series Of
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 Prieto-
rium,'' will be used as an Introductory advertise
ment, and a limited number will be furnished
FREE TO ALL APPLICANTS.
II is a correct reproduction OF the English
plate, which sells at $50 per copy, many of which
have been purchased by a number of Americans
aat price who subscribed for it through the
nnglish house. The American edition will be
FINISHED in the same siz and with the same
,ttention to perfect work as characterizes the
80 copy.
Che object of this extraordinary offer is to
sSing our enterprise into immediate recognition
n this country, so that when we announce fu-
:7re works the public will have had an oppor-
unity to judge OF the quality and beauty of the
art work produced bv the American Art Ex-
chan C
Until the first edition is exhausted, we will
ship a perfect copy OF the engraving "Chrlst
Leaving the Pretorium " to any applicant. The
engraving, which If a very large one, win be put
up in heavy tube and sent by mail. The only
charge will be the cost of tubing and postage.
which will be 10 three cent stamps II was NJ
drst thought 20 cts. would be sufficient for this
charge, but from frequent breaking OF the Tubes
in the mail bags it was decided 10 increase the
thickness and strength of the tubes, thus
making them heavier, 20 that they could not be
broken except in case of an accident This ne
cessitated an Increase Of charges for this pur-
pose to 80 cents or 10 three cent stamps.
On receipt of application we will Immediately
forward this superb engraving 70 apy address in
the United States, all charges pre- paid, when 10
three cent stamps are enclosed in letter 10 cover
postage snc tube. At any time within one year
We win take back the engraving and allow |
credit of 50 for it in payment for any works is
sued us
Two or more copies, each for different per |
son, but to the same address, can be forwarded |
1t the cost of q cts, each, as one tube can be
Used for several copies. Not move than five |
copies will be sent to aay one address for dis |
and tie name of each member Of the |
hub must be sent.
Address all letters to
AMERICAN ART EXCHANGE,
No. "a Glenn Building,
Cincinnati, Ohio