The Signal (Engraving, Unframed)

This elegant engraving by Joseph Franck, based on a painting by John Phillip, depicts a refined young woman making a subtle gesture from behind a curtain. Draped in a rich, dark shawl and holding a fan, she delicately pulls back the curtain with one hand while lowering a white rose with the other - possibly as a secret signal to someone below. Her thoughtful expression and careful pose convey anticipation and quiet emotion. The ornate interior setting, with a flowering plant on the balustrade, enhances the scene’s atmosphere of romantic intrigue and hidden communication, a hallmark of Victorian narrative art. Engraving Mounting Size (inches): 13.97 (L) x 11.02 (W) / (cm): 35.5 (L) x 28 (W) Engraving Image Size (inches): 9.57 (L) x 7.68 (W) / (cm): 24.3 (L) x 19.5 (W) Note: Engravings may have gentle signs of age that add to their character and authenticity.