Refugees overtaken - Print, Library of Congress collection
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Print shows a young couple, intent on eloping, overtaken in a tavern by the woman's parents; the young man stands on the left with the young woman who is seated at a table, leaning on her right elbow with right hand on her face, some belongings are on a chair opposite them; the woman's mother stands at center appealing to her daughter. On the right are travelers or guests staying or dining at the tavern; in the background, at the entrance are other arrivals, possibly family members of the young woman.
Blind stamp at bottom center: "P. Kaeser Wien".
Trimmed to within plate mark on top and right side.
Inscribed in pencil on bottom center: "Refugees overtaken".
Forms part of: Popular graphic art print filing series (Library of Congress).
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