Prince Otto Von Bismark, Chancellor of the German Empire. Antique Print, Steel Engraving c. 1880.

Prince Otto Von Bismark, Chancellor of the German Empire.

This is a finely detailed original antique print (steel engraving) from c. 1880. The accompanying scan gives a general idea of the overall view but cannot show the fine detail of the print.

Steel Engraving:- A steel engraving is produced by cutting (engraving) an image into a steel plate. This is a process which takes a great many hours and a high level of skill. When the plate has been completed Ink is applied to it. It is then wiped clean so that ink is left in the cut lines only. Finally the plate is pressed against paper to produce an image. Blog article - Buyers guide to antique prints.

Size:- printed area 4.50 x 5.50 inches approx. The scan is cropped to show the printed area only but the actual print has a wide border allowing for mounting and framing.

Artist / Engraver:- Engraved by W. Holl from a photograph.

Postage / Shipping Costs:- I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print. If you order more than one print please request an invoice so that I can apply this offer. Prints are normally posted in strong cardboard tubes for maximum protection.