Antique Engraving "The Tiff" – After F. Köhler (19th Century), Engraved by F. Lightfoot

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This elegant hand-colored antique engraving titled "The Tiff" captures a delicate moment of domestic tension in a finely appointed 18th-century … Read more This elegant hand-colored antique engraving titled "The Tiff" captures a delicate moment of domestic tension in a finely appointed 18th-century interior. A young couple, seemingly in the midst of a disagreement, turns away from each other — she in a lavish green floral gown holding a handkerchief to her lips, he in a deep red coat heading toward the doorway, sword in hand. The detailed surroundings include a rococo fireplace, a crystal chandelier, and ornate furnishings.

Artist: after Pancraz Korle (German, 1823-1875)
Engraver: F. Lightfoot (19th Century)
Title: The Tiff
Medium: Copperplate engraving, hand-colored
Signature: Signed in the plate.
Inscription: “F. Köhler Pinxt” (lower left), “F. Lightfoot Sculp” (lower right)
Publication Note: "From the picture in the collection of Colonel Charles Racliffe, F.S.A. Widdrington" – indicating provenance and collector of the original painting
Publisher: Likely published in London, 1879.

This print is a beautiful example of Victorian-era sentimental art, combining fine engraving technique with hand coloring to create an expressive and visually rich narrative scene.

Condition: Very good condition with minor age toning and faint foxing along the upper margin. Please refer to photos for detail.
Dimensions: 25,2x20,5 cms.

A wonderful decorative piece or collectible for enthusiasts of Georgian or Regency aesthetics, antique hand-colored prints, or 19th-century British romantic genre scenes. See less