Plate Eight from Misery
1851
Charles Rambert (French, active 1836–1867) printed by Kaeppelin published by Victor Delarue (French, 19th century)
France
The text on this print translates as, “He dies alone on the edge of the path; his last thought is for her
whom he loved and for God /Love and Faith, sublime sentiments that help man to live and to die."
Lithograph in black on cream China paper, laid down on ivory wove paper (chine collé)