Antique Jane Shore Illustration Print | Selmar Hess Romance & Fiction Plate | Victorian Literary Art Engraving (AR-A467)
 
A dramatic Victorian illustration depicting Jane Shore, rescued from the pages of a damaged volume in the Selmar Hess Romance and Fiction Character Sketches series.
This plate illustrates a moment of quiet desperation as Jane seeks refuge after her disgrace, drawn from Jane Shore by Nicholas Rowe. The expressive engraving captures vulnerability, tension, and the unmistakable romance of 19th-century literary illustration.
The original book was beyond saving, but its artwork survived. These plates were carefully removed and preserved so they could live on as individual works of art rather than being lost entirely.
✨ Details
•    Original antique book illustration plate
•    Likely late 19th century
•    Black-and-white engraved print
•    Text page shown for historical context (included if applicable)
•    Unframed
•    Light age-appropriate toning or edge wear may be present

Perfect for framing, gallery walls, gothic or literary decor, or for collectors of Victorian ephemera and rescued book art.
From tragedy comes art. From ruin, romance.
Also included is the tissue paper covering with a brief description of the scene.

Approx Size - 11.5"x 9"
Great for framing, assemblage, collage art, scrapbooking, college or school reports, research, home decor