Vintage Cup Tossing Gebbie & Barrie Print by N.J. Crowley engraved C.W. Sharpe

Description: Vintage Cup Tossing Gebbie & Barrie Print by N.J. Crowley engraved C.W. Sharpe "Cup Tossing" was first created by N.J. Crowley in the 1800's. The engraver of the piece was C. W. Sharpe. It is matted under glass with a wooden frame with beading around the inside of the frame. It is previously owned and in excellent condition. It measures 13" wide by 17" high. It is previously owned and in wonderful condition.An engraving is an intaglio process of printing, with the design to be produced is cut below the surface of the plate (made of copper, steel or wood), and the incised lines are filled with ink that is then transferred to paper. The portraits on our currency are good examples of engraved images. A photogravure is an intaglio process in which the plate is produced photographically.About "Cup Tossing" by N.J. CrowleyOne of the many methods of divination is that of cup-tossing, as shown in Mr. Crowley's picture. A cup, out of which tea has been drank, is whirled rapidly around, so that the grounds at the bottom may adhere to the sides, and from the. forms assumed by the scraps of stalk and leaves, the future welfare of the enquirer may be read by experienced eyes. As represented in the picture, this ceremony has just been gone through, and the wise-woman, whose fantastic dress proclaims her to be a gipsy, is telling her listener the signs contained in the cup and expounding their meaning. The girl evidently has the most profound faith in the divination and is painfully eager to learn whether her fate" will coincide with her desires. In her eagerness she has overturned the salt, an ill omen, which will weigh heavily upon her mind when the accident is discovered. The faces of both women express the most intense earnestness, and that of the girl wears also a look of apprehension, as if the promise of the future was any- thing but good. Both the heads are exceedingly well painted, and to this the picture owes its chief excellence. All Photos were taken by me and are of the actual item that is for sale. We ship nearly every day so you can expect your item quickly. Please see photos for item condition. Please reach out if you have any questions. Thank you for shopping with us – have a great day!! Craig & Karen

Price: 38 USD

Location: Atco, New Jersey

End Time: 2025-01-30T20:19:17.000Z

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