The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-16
CHRIST LEAVINGTHE PRETORIUM.

OF this magnificent painting-the 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 1t is absolutely i'm.
possible to secure copy at less price, except
through this offer. The engraving represents
the Savior as ne 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
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 uncomplainingly dcs-
cends the steps to take up the cross and bear 1t
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 executed. The expressions OF the
faces, the grouping of the figures, and the caro-
full attention to detail in the drnpery and Access
series of the picture, are all carried out in per
lection and with consummate skill. There is 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 $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 $40 per copy.
This splendid work is the first of a 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 Preto-
rium," will be used as an Introductory advertise
ment, and a limited number will be furnished
FREE TO ALL APPLICANTS.
Ills a correct reproduction of the English
plate, which sells at s3e per copy, many of whic
have been purchased by a number of Americans
aat price who subscribed for it through the
,snglish house. The American edition will be
| srrished in the same siz and with the same
,ttention to perfect work as characterizes the
ssO copy.
| ! he object of this extraordinary offer is to
iri1g our enterprise into immediate recognition
n this country, so that when we announce fu-
are 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-
| han
Until tie first edition If exhausted, we will
ship perfect copy of the engraving "Christ
Leaving the Pretorium ~ to any applicant. The
engraving, which lie a very large one, will 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. 1t was ut
first thought 20 cts. would be sufficient for this
charge, but from frequent breaking of the tubes
in the mail bags 1t was decided to increase the
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
ccssitated 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 TO any address in
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 50 for 1t in payment for any works is
sued b us
Two or more copies, each for a different per-
son, but to the same address, can be forwarded
at the cost of p cts, each, as one tube can be
used for several copies. Not more than five
copies will be sent to any one address for dis
tribution, and the name Of each member of the
club must be sent.
Address ali letters TO
AMERICAN ART EXCHANGE,
No. A Glenn Building.