hand coloured steel engraving of Milwakee Wisconsin 1872 United States

Description: hand coloured steel engraving of Milwakee Wisconsin 1872 United States initialled J.D.W. good condition folio 25 x 32 cm image 23 x 13 cm on the back writing Picturesque America, inspired by the prose of William Cullen Bryant, was a publication describing and illustrating the scenery of America. This two volume set and others of its genre were very popular during the mid-nineteenth century. Through their ample illustrations they provided a glimpse of nineteenth century America–much more bucolic than today–its towns, rivers, ports, important architecture, and other areas of interest. Spurred in part by the surge in patriotism generated by the forthcoming Centennial celebration of the United States, to be held in Philadelphia in 1876, this volume celebrates the variety and majesty of the maturing country. As stated by Sue Rainey, in her excellent Creating ‘Picturesque America’, “As the first publication to celebrate the entire continental nation, it enabled Americas, after the trauma of the Civil War, to construct a national self-image based on reconciliation between North and South and incorporation of the West.” (p. xiii) ITEM IDRL-00050STYLEVictorianAGEMid 19th CenturyTHEMEAmericana, CoastalMEDIAEngraving, Watercolor, WoodblockGENREAmerican Paintings, Drawings & SculptureORIGINUnited States • AmericanITEM TYPEAntiquethe mount is only for show not suitable for framing, but we can ship it with the print for free (but shipping to US will be higher) As we will be away on a buying trip from the 1st of august to the 23 we will accept offers with a 35% discount - note shipping will be on the 24 of august the pictures are integral part of the descriptionframes and mounts shown are not in the sale they are just for display

Price: 60 USD

Location: Bellaguarda

End Time: 2025-02-11T14:44:05.000Z

Shipping Cost: 15 USD