Sherlock Holmes, illustration for the Gloria Scott (Holmes reading the warning message) by Sidney Paget (1893)
The fateful code engraved in the letter...
A single warning message quietly awakens past sins and hidden truths.
This work is an illustration from a short story, "The Adventure of the Gloria Scott," which was published in The Strand Magazine in 1893.
Holmes holds the letter in his hand, with Victor Trevor next to him, his face down.
In this story, where the young Holmes's skills as a detective are first put to the test, artist Sidney Paget captures with tranquil brushstrokes the decisive moment when the secret is revealed .
This is the scene where the "warning note," which is key to the story, first appears, and it is a significant piece in literary history as it is an important scene that shapes the image of Holmes that follows.
There are no illustrations on the back, just the story text.
This is an original antique print produced at that time.
Artist : Sidney Paget
Title : Illustration for the Gloria Scott ("The key of the riddle was in my hands.")
Published in : The Strand Magazine
Year of production : 1893
Technique : letterpress printing (illustrated magazine page)
Size : Approx. 23.5 x 15.0 cm
Back : No illustrations (text only)
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This work is usually provided unframed so that you can enjoy the original charm of the work as it is, taking into consideration the preservation of the paper and its use as a collection.
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