Vanity Fair 'Statesman No. 402' Lithograph of Horace Hutchinson (1890)

This is an original color lithograph portrait from the Victorian-era British weekly magazine 'Vanity Fair'. Dated May 19, 1890, the print features Horace Hutchinson, a prominent amateur golfer and prolific writer on the sport. The caricature, titled 'Hoyle' or 'The Champion Golfer', shows Hutchinson in a distinctive slouched posture, dressed in period-accurate golfing attire including a brown Norfolk-style jacket, knickerbockers (plus-fours), a small rounded cap, and long wool stockings. He is depicted holding a hickory-shafted golf club. The print bears the magazine's title 'VANITY FAIR' at the top left and the original publication date at the top right. A signature or artist monogram, likely 'Lib' (Liborio Prosperi), is visible in the lower left of the image area. The lithograph is presented in a sophisticated double-matted frame. The outer mat is a deep navy blue velvet or suede-texture material with a gold fillet border, which complements the glided wood frame. The frame itself shows some minor age-related wear and dust accumulation. The paper of the lithograph exhibits characteristic light toning and minor foxing consistent with a 130-year-old piece of ephemera. The colors remain relatively vibrant, suggesting it has been kept out of direct sunlight. The craftsmanship of the printing is high, utilizing the chromolithography process popular in the late 19th century to achieve subtle gradients and a painterly feel.