The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-05
CHRIST LEAVING THE PRETORIUM.

OF this magnificent painting-thc most import.
ant Of Dore's works-a pure line steel engraving
has just been completed In England. This en-.
craving is only sold by subscription, and the
price is e6, or about $50. It is absolutely i'm.
possible TO secure a copy at lees price, except
through this offer. The engraving represents
the Savior as he Is leaving the Prntorium, after
ing tho stops leading from the Judgment court.
At .hc foot of the stops stand two bury oxecu.
TONERS, in charge OF the cross which the Savior
is to bear. On the right arc the followers and
believers Of Christ, with despair in their every
look, while tho mother OF the Lord IL an agon.
izing and faintng attendant. In the rear and
on the left are the judges and scofers, surround.
ing Pontius PLATE, who arc looking with fierce
complaccncy on their work. The central figure
Is that Of Christ, as he uncomplainlngly des.
cends the steps to take up the cross and bear Il
to the scene Of HIS cruclhxion.
Tho work in this portion OF tho engraving is
more perfect and beautiful than We had supposed
could ever bc:executed. The expressions Of the
faces, the grouping Of the figures, and the care
full attention TO detail In the drapery and acces-
sories of the picture, are all carried ont In per.
lection and with consummate skill There Ia
very large number Of figures In the work. and all
are depicted with llfe-like fdthfulness. IL
stands to-day unquestlonsbly THE FINEST
AND MOST VALUABLE ENGRAVING IN
THE WORLD. The engraving OF the plate cost
upward Of $4,000 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 so per copy.
This splendid work is the first Of a series OF
the prominent art works Of Europe, which this
American Art Exchange viii 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 Prnto.
rium," will be used as an Introductory advertise
ment, and limited number will be furnished
FREE TO ALL APPLICANTS.
Its a correct reproduction Of the English
plate, which sele at $40 per copy, many of which
have been purchased by number OF Americans
at that price who subscribed for 1t through the
English house. The American edition will be
furnished in the same size and with the came
attention to perfect work as characterizes the
$50 copy.
The object OF this extraordinary offer IL to-
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 the
art work produced by the American Art TX.
change.
Until the first edition is exhausted, we viii
shipa perfect copy OF the engraving "Chrlst
LEAVING tho prpforfurn IA anv aapItcanf Tho
engraving, which IL a very large one, win be put
mp 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 ut
first thought 20 cts. would be SUFFICIENT for thia
charge, but from frequent breaking OF the tubes
in the mail bags It was decided to increase tn.
thickness and strength OF the tubes, thus
making them heavier, so that they could not be
broken except in case OF an accident. This ne
cOssitated an ircrease OF charges for this pur-
pose to 30 cents or 10 three cent stamps.
On receipt Of application we will immediately
forward this superb engraving 10 any address IN
the United States, all charges pre- paid, when 10
three cent stamps are enclosed In letter 10 cover
postage anc tube. At any time within one year
we viii take back the engraving and allow
credit OF 50 for 1t in payment for any works Is
sued by rs
Two OF more copies, each for dikersnt per
son, but to the same address, can be forwarded
at the cost OF 81 cts, esch, as one tube can be
used for several copies. Not more than 1--WE
copies viii be sent to any one address for dis.
tribution, and the name Of each member Of the
club must be sent.
Address all letters 70
AMERICAN ART EXCHANGE.
No. "a Glenn puilasae.