103 - E. ILLE (1823–1900), Satire, Two Gentlemen and a Lady, Pencil

E. ILLE (1823–1900), Satire, Two Gentlemen and a Lady, Pencil Eduard Valentin Joseph Karl Ille (1823 Munich – 1900 ibid.): Satirical depiction, Two gentlemen with a lady, 19th century, Pencil Technique: Pencil on paper Inscription: Signed “E Ille” in pencil lower right Date: 19th century Description: Satirical depiction of three full-length figures. An elegantly dressed young gentleman and a soldier wearing a helmet and carrying a saber shake hands and appear to be agreeing on the fate of a young woman who can be seen in the center of the background. Above the depiction is an illegible inscription: “Fräulein[?] III.” It could be a design for the illustration of a short picture story, many of which are known to have been written by Ille. Some were published as woodcuts in the “Münchener Bilderbogen” series. Provenance: F. Wilhelm Denzel (20th century) Verso: Fragment of a sketch of a full-length portrait. Keywords: Satire, caricature, fable, humor, picture book, 19th century, Romanticism, Caricature, Germany, Size: Paper: 8.9 cm x 8.1 cm (3.5 x 3.2 in) Condition: Very good condition. Pale mold stains are occasionally visible.