Antique 19th Century Photogravure “Wooing”

After the original painting by Francesco Andreotti

Published by Gebbie & Co.

Offered here is an original late 19th-century photogravure titled “Wooing,” after the romantic genre painting by Italian academic artist Francesco Andreotti (1847–1933).

This is a true period photogravure, not a modern reproduction. The printing exhibits the rich tonal depth and fine detail characteristic of late Victorian gravure processes.

The image depicts a romantic classical scene, rendered with the refined academic realism for which Andreotti is known.

Publisher credit: Gebbie & Co.

Title printed below image: “Wooing”

Marked: “Photogravure from the original painting by F. Andreotti”

Dimensions:

Sheet size approximately 16 inches high x 11 inches wide.

Condition:

Age-appropriate toning and foxing to margins consistent with 19th-century paper. The image area remains strong with good contrast. Sold unframed.

A beautiful decorative example of late Victorian art publishing.