Antique Print, Alethe, The Epicurean, Priestess of Isis, Egyptian Art, 1892 Romance Fiction Art (AR-A548)
 
This print depicts a painting called "Alethe, Attendant of the Sacred Ibis" and was created by Edwin Longsden Long in 1888. It depicts an Egyptian scene where a priestess, Alethe, is attending to sacred ibises within the Temple of Isis. 
The artwork blends historical elements with artistic imagination, reflecting Long's interest in ancient Egypt. The subject of the painting is based on a poem and a novel by Irish poet Thomas Moore, specifically "The Epicurean". In the narrative, Alethe is portrayed as a priestess of Isis at the temple in Memphis, who secretly practices Christianity. The painting captures a moment of her tending to the sacred birds, which were revered in Ancient Egyptian religion.
Also included is the tissue paper covering with a brief description of the scene.
This is an original,  not a reproduction. It came from a destroyed 1st edition book published in 1892 by Selmar Hess called Character Sketches of Romance Fiction and Drama. There is some damage, aging to the bound side of the print. All prints are either wood engravings, etchings, photogravure, or typogravure.
Approx Size - 11.5"x 9"
Great for framing, assemblage, collage art, scrapbooking, college or school reports, research.
Condition - There is a small rip in the page.