Vintage Print, “Where Ignorance in Bliss”, 1880

 Vintage Print, “Where Ignorance in Bliss”, 1880.

Elegant antique print from The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News (December 1888), depicting a refined 18th-century interior scene. The illustration shows a cellist absorbed in performance, while a young aristocratic couple stands nearby, sharing a subtle, intimate interaction that adds narrative depth to the composition. The setting is richly detailed, with ornate mirrors, paneling, and decorative objects that evoke the elegance of the period.

Title: “Where Ignorance is Bliss”
Technique: letterpress print on paper
Date: late 19th century (1888)
Dimensions: 40.3 x 28.3 cm.

Double-sided print, verso with advertisement.

Condition: in good overall condition, with light signs of age that enhance its authentic vintage character.

Ideal for collectors, lovers of antique art, or to enrich classic and sophisticated interiors with a historical touch.