
Sujet
The Mistletoe Seller, drawn by Foster, 1854. Creator: Edmund Evans.
Légende
The Mistletoe Seller, drawn by Foster, 1854. Illustration to a story by Angus B. Reach. 'There he goes, on the foggy December night, over the crunkling snow, the old Mistletoe-seller, his locks as hoary as the ware he vends. He might have been a Druid himself, he appears so venerable - a Druid heading the procession which carried the mistletoe to the temple, and placed it upon the altar as a sacred plant. A group of boys and girls surround him. The two to the right have bought copiously: one of them has her apron full, and the other a whole branch. It is evident that these young ladies are admirers of the osculum or kiss. A boy appears to be accompanying the old man, if not leading him. Can the Mistletoe-seller be blind? A second glance at his shut eyes shows that this is the sad truth'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector
Notre référence
HRM22B07_379
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Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
27,5Mo (2,6Mo) / 21,5cm x 32,0cm / 2545 x 3783 (300dpi)