“Hafed & Hinda” – 19th Century Engraving After F. P. Stephanoff, Engraved by J. C. Buttre

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19th-century engraved print titled “Hafed & Hinda,” after an original work by F. P. Stephanoff and engraved by J. C. … Read more 19th-century engraved print titled “Hafed & Hinda,” after an original work by F. P. Stephanoff and engraved by J. C. Buttre. The romantic scene depicts the tragic lovers Hafed and Hinda, a popular literary and artistic subject of the period, rendered with fine line engraving and dramatic chiaroscuro.

The engraving is presented framed behind glass with a wide archival mat and a simple black wood frame. The composition retains its original plate mark, engraved title, and verse beneath the image, consistent with period prints of this type.

A refined and atmospheric piece well-suited for traditional, romantic, literary, or eclectic interiors. Works like this were often published as standalone engravings or book plates in the mid-to-late 19th century and remain highly collectible today. See less