Catesby Engravings
A nice trio of Mark Catesby’s engravings from Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands. He published these and other images between 1729-1747. [Read more…]
“Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack”
April 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
“Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack” by Kurz and Allison, Circa 1889
A great engraving of “Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack” by Kurz and Allison. This world famous battle represented major innovations in civil and military technologies.
1910 Engraving of UNC
April 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
1910 Engraving of UNC
A wonderful engraving of the University of North Carolina. This piece was made by Richard Rummell (1848-1924). He was a well known artist and was commissioned to do some water color paintings of some of the most prestigious schools and colleges in American. Painted from a “bird’s eye view” it has often been speculated that he used a hot air balloon.
Rummell’s Engraving of UVA
April 4, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Rummell’s Engraving of UVA
A fantastic engraving by Richard Rummell of the University of Virginia. This piece was originally painted by Richard Rummell(1848-1924). He was a well-known artist and was commissions to do some water color paintings of some of the most prestigious schools and colleges in American.
“Richmond and Vicinity”
April 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment
“Richmond, VA and Its Vicinity” Engraving, Circa 1863
A pretty hand colored engraving of “Richmond VA and its Vicinity”. The image is 8″ wide by 6 3/4″ tall. The frame is 15″ wide by 13 1/4″ tall. It has been beautifully framed in acid free matting.
UVA Engraving, C. 1838
March 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
UVA Engraving, C. 1838
A wonderful, steel engraving of the “University de Virginia”, or better known as the University of Virginia. Published by Hermann Meyer’s in “Universium” in 1838.
