art restoration vintage poster art gallery – 1884 ‘A Japanese Fantasy’ Harper’s Bazar Engraving

art restoration vintage poster art gallery find: Original 1884 Harper’s Bazar Engraving, “A Japanese Fantasy”

For art restoration vintage poster art gallery enthusiasts, this authentic 1884 Harper’s Bazar engraving—“A Japanese Fantasy”—brings a refined slice of 19th‑century fashion and culture to your wall. It’s a striking portrait of a woman in a Japanese robe, rendered with crisp line work that still reads beautifully today.

After Gustave Courtois’s 1883 painting and masterfully engraved by Charles Bauge for Harper’s Bazar, this large-format print (15 3/4" x 22 3/8") has the period charm collectors love. It’s printed on both sides, with an article about Courtois and the painting on the reverse—an added layer of provenance and conversation value.

• Date: 1884; publication: Harper’s Bazar
• Artist: After Gustave Courtois (1883 painting)
• Engraver: Charles Bauge
• Dimensions: 15 3/4" x 22 3/8" (large, ready to frame)
• Condition: Good vintage—edge wear, minor tears and margin creases; fold across image with slight pigment loss; light discoloration at top
• Printed on both sides; reverse includes related article
• Subject: Elegant figure in a Japanese robe; richly detailed line engraving

Whether you’re curating a vintage poster wall, enhancing an art gallery setting, or seeking a rewarding art restoration project, this genuine 19th‑century engraving delivers timeless sophistication. Add it to your collection today.