c1850. Tinted hand-coloured lithograph, series and artist’s names and title above and below image, partially obscured and missing text in lower margin, 46.1 x 36.5cm (oval). Surface loss and missing portion to lower margin, repaired tears to edges of margins, slight stains and foxing overall, old mount burn. Laid down on acid-free backing.

Text includes “La vie humaine. Tiree des Galeries de J.J. Guerineau. Peint par J. Pezous.” Complete text should read “Lithographie par Carot. Fr. Wentzel, Editr. et Impr. Rue St. Jacques, 65, Paris” Ref: Yale Medical Library; Paris Museum Collections.

The Marriage At Cana refers to the first miracle attributed to Jesus in the Gospel of John, when Jesus transformed water into wine at a wedding. Ref: Wiki. Item #CL192-135

Price (AUD): $880