19thc French Photogravure, The Arrest In Picardie

19th Century French photogravure engraving, from an 1883 edition of Masterpieces of French Art, from the original painting by Swedish artist Salmson. The Arrest in Picardie. 7 1/2" X 10 1/2" image, approx 11" X 14" overall with border. * some foxing from age, per photos. The story is drawn in the main street of a rustic village in Picardie. A young woman by common rumor has been suspected of the atrocious crime of infanticide, and the dreadful time has arrived when the old woman, most prominent in charge of the morals of the community, has decided to denounce her to the authorities.