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American Scenery
1840-1845
Illustrations principally by William Henry Bartlett (1809-1854) & Thomas Allom (1804-1872)
Original Steel Engravings over 175-180 years old
Sheet size: approx. 8¼ x 10¾ inches
PLEASE CLICK ON THUMBNAILS FOR A CLOSER LOOK AT CONDITION
Born in Kentish Town, London in 1809, the young Bartlett was apprenticed to John Britton (1771-1857). He became one of the foremost illustrators of topography of his generation, travelling not just throughout Britain, but to the Americas in 1839-42.In the mid/late 1840s he travelled extensively in the Balkans and Middle East. He died of fever on board ship returning from his last trip to Israel in 1854. |
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Antique Prints of Washington, DC and area
The President's House, from the river
$125
Washington, from the President's House
$125
Principal Front of the Capitol, Washington
$125
Principal Front of the Capitol, Washington
(lightly foxed)
View of the Capitol at Washington
$95
(framed, please forgive reflections in photo. Click on image above for enlarged view)
View of the Capitol at Washington
Original hand-colored engraving
Frame size = 13 1/4 inches wide by 11 1/2 inches high
Frame is dark brown wood with dark gold bevels
double mat; outer mat is forest green, inner mat is cream colored
minor nicks to frame are possible
$275
NOTE: additional shipping will be required for this framed print. Please either enquire prior to purchase or look for a shipping invoice in your email after purchasing.