Légende

Caricature of Oscar when success was spoiling him, late 19th century. 'Oscar's Valentine'. Satirical cartoon depicting Irish poet and playwright Oscar Wilde as Cupid, shooting an arrow towards two courting couples. From 'The life of Oscar Wilde' by Robert Harborough Sherard. [1906].

Date

1906

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Notre référence

HRM25A16_198

Model release

NA

Property release

NA

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

49,9Mo (2,8Mo) / 41,7cm x 30,0cm / 4922 x 3545 (300dpi)

Mots clés

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