Description: Rare original antique engraving print from an 1860s illustrated journal. This antique print depicts the discovery of the bodies of six children murdered by Jean- Baptiste Troppmann. A crowd watches while the bodies are uncovered in a field outside of town. Jean-Baptiste Troppmann (1849 –1870) was a French spree killer who between August 24 and September 19, 1869, murdered eight members of the Kinck family, including six children aged between 2 and 16 years old, in order to gain access to their money. He was caught at the port of Le Havre at the end of September 1869 while attempting to flee the country. Convicted after a three-day trial on December 30, 1869, Troppmann was executed publicly by guillotine outside the gates of La Roquette Prisons on January 19, 1870.The print is very large (folio size), measuring approximately 11 x 15 inches (28 x 38 cm). The picture fills most of it, measuring about 9 x 13 inches, with a caption below it. The page is in excellent condition for its age. There is text/photos on the back of the print. See scan for an accurate view of the condition. This print will come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution
Price: 89.95 USD
Location: Lake Villa, Illinois
End Time: 2024-11-19T15:48:15.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Type: Print
Subject: History
Style: Realism
Size Type/Largest Dimension: Medium (Up to 30in.)
Print Type: Engraving
Original/Reproduction: Original Print
Date of Creation: 1800-1899
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Year of Production: 1860s
