Fraud Blocker Skip to main content

Home > Arts > Artists > Related Images

The Lay of Wiry Jane, by Percy Macquoid (chromolitho)

The Lay of Wiry Jane, by Percy Macquoid (chromolitho)


Photo Prints
Jigsaw Puzzles
Poster Prints
Canvas Prints
Fine Art Prints
Metal Prints
Home Decor


We accept all major credit cards

Fine Art Finder

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Fine Art Finder

The Lay of Wiry Jane, by Percy Macquoid (chromolitho)

1047848 The Lay of Wiry Jane, by Percy Macquoid (chromolitho) by Macquoid, Percy (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lay of Wiry Jane, by Percy Macquoid. Illustration for The Graphic, Christmas Number 1892.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection

Media ID 23539992

© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images

Address Austere Blowing Bright Caught Chased Deer Despair Desperation Dignified Disdain Distress Distressed Drain Eagerness Gioco Give A Kiss Hear Hieroglyph Jane Kiss Kissing Kissing Kiss Misery Neighbours Parlor Game Plain Pugs Smiles Tail Walked Wretch Ball Games Declined Grandad Jess Parlour Game Sniff


FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS

> Arts > Artists > Related Images

> Fine Art Finder > Artists > English School

> Fine Art Finder > Artists > Percy Macquoid

> Fine Art Finder > Temp Classification

> Special Days > Christmas > Related Images


The Lay of Wiry Jane

EDITORS COMMENTS
is a captivating chromolitho print by Percy Macquoid that transports us to a scene filled with intrigue and emotion. In this illustration for The Graphic's Christmas Number in 1892, Macquoid skillfully captures the essence of the story. The image portrays a group of men, young and austere, gathered around an old tabby cat named Wiry Jane. With tails wagging in eagerness, they listen intently as she addresses them with disdain. Wiry Jane seems to have run or walked through plain and deer-filled landscapes to reach her audience. As we delve deeper into the picture, we notice the expressions on each character's face - from smiles caught in mid-air to looks of distress blowing across their features. It becomes apparent that there is more at play here than meets the eye. Wiry Jane appears determined not to give in to misery as she defies societal expectations by disobeying conventional norms. She sniffs at blue skies while her neighbors look on with both grandad Jess and Prue expressing their own brand of desperation. In this parlour game turned wretched affair, "The Lay of Wiry Jane" takes us on a journey where kisses are given freely but carry consequences. Macquoid's attention to detail brings life to each player involved, leaving us captivated by their emotions and yearning for resolution amidst despair. This Fine Art Finder print allows us access into a world where games become battles fought within oneself and where

MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools

SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you

* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.



redeem
Beautiful Photo Prints and Gifts
image
Professionally Printed
inventory
Photo Prints are in stock
thumb_up
Professional quality finish
diamond
Made with high-grade materials
inventory_2
Carefully packed to aid safe arrival



Related Images


A Triple Alliance (engraving)
A Triple Alliance (engraving)
DDE-90033185
DDE-90033185
What if the Sword chooses a Queen
What if the Sword chooses a Queen
Italy: Peschici (b / w photo)
Italy: Peschici (b / w photo)
Old Shoreham Church (b / w photo)
Old Shoreham Church (b / w photo)
Lourdes, La Grotte Miraculeuse. Postcard sent on 28 March 1913
Lourdes, La Grotte Miraculeuse. Postcard sent on 28 March 1913
Chapel in the White Tower (engraving)
Chapel in the White Tower (engraving)
Illustration for Miltons L Allegro
Illustration for Miltons L Allegro
Policeman telling-off Boys, New Year Card (chromolitho)
Policeman telling-off Boys, New Year Card (chromolitho)
The Spring Season in Covent-Garden Market (engraving)
The Spring Season in Covent-Garden Market (engraving)
Midday in Poussins Valley (engraving)
Midday in Poussins Valley (engraving)
St Peters Cathedral (engraving)
St Peters Cathedral (engraving)

+

Shipping

+

Choices

+

Reviews

+

Guaranteed




Related Collections


Artists Related Images
Artists Related Images
Browse 428,969 Prints
Christmas Related Images
Christmas Related Images
Browse 9,439 Prints
Temp Classification
Temp Classification
Browse 114,629 Prints
English School
English School
Browse 163,142 Prints
Percy Macquoid
Percy Macquoid
Browse 232 Prints