19th Century American Prints

This is an extremely large hand colored engraving by William Overend Geller, after the painting by Baron Jolly. This engraving is titled: "Franklin at the Court of France, 1778". It was published in Philadelphia in 1853. The image measures 27 1/2X 37 3/4 inches on a sheet size of 31 1/2X40 inches. This engraving was originally sold with the edition of hand coloring in watercolor. The colors are very rich, the sheet is linen backed but in very good condition. Sold unframed.

This is an original pencil signed etching by American artist Charles Adams Platt.  The title is: Buttermilk Channel.  with the Statue of Liberty in the background.  This etching was created and printed in 1889, the image measures 10 3/4X6 5/8 inches.  It appears in the Platt catalog as image number 107.  This etching is lightly toned, framed.

This is an atmospheric marine etching by J. Henry Hill, after the painting by Otis Weber. The image measures 14 1/2 x 18 1/2 inches, published in 1886 by Klackner, New York, pencil signed on the lower right margin. Hill came from a family of artists and became a well known landscape and marine painter keeping with the pre-raphaelite tradition, influenced by John Ruskin and David Johnson.

Etching,1880 image size: 4 3/4X8 in.pencil signed

Rare print with remarque from 1883, plate signed in the lower left. Catalog: Schneider 78. Edition of 30 with remarque. Plate measures 9 1/2 x 16 3/4 inches on 15 x 22 inch wove type paper. This is an atmospheric print with lovely plate tone.

This is a rare early etching by American artist Joseph Pennell.  The title is Brasserie, Au Lion Rouge, created and printed in 1893 in an edition of only 40 impressions.  The image measures 6 1/4X8 1/8 inches.  Hand signed in pencil and also signed by the printer Goulding.  This early image shows the influence that Whistler had on Pennell, in both the style and technique.  Nice use of plate tone within the image.  This image appears in the Wuerth catalog as image number 188.  A fine view of a Paris Brasserie.  This impression was last sold by Frederick Keppel and Co in New York. Label included.

This 1887 etching by the Irish American artist, Thomas Hovenden, measures 19 1/2 x 13 3/4 inches, pencil signed, remarque on l.l. of shaving mug with brush, copyright info on l.c. Thomas Hovenden was born in Cork, Ireland, studying at the Cork School of Design before emigrating to the US at age 23, enrolling at the National Academy of Design in NYC and working as an illustrator for Harper's magazine. He went on to study in Paris at the Ecole des Beaux Arts under Alexander Cabanel before settling back in the US in the Pennsylvania area. Known for his portrayal of African-Americans going about everyday life, during a time when they were treated less than fairly. His wife's family were abolitionists and his studio was previously used as a stop for the underground railroad.

This is an original pencil signed etching by American artist Charles Adams Platt.  The title of this work is "Pier at Larmor".  It was created and printed in 1885.  The image measrues 14 1/8X8 1/2 inches.  One of a series of Dutch etchings that he created during this period of travel in Europe.  This is included in the Platt catalog as image number P-55.  Framed.

Etching, image size 12 7/8 x 18 7/8 inches, plate signed

Etching, image size 5 1/4 x 8 1/8 inches, 1882, plate signed l.l. "S Parrish" and "68" l.r., pencil signed l.r. "Stephen Parrish". This etching was made by Parrish after his painting, "A Fishing Hamlet, Bay of Fundy--Evening, which was shown at the National Academy of Design in March 1882.

Etching, image size 11 1/8 x 15 7/8 inches, plate signed, inscribed "etched by Mielatz"

This is an original etching by American 19th century printmaker, Stephen Parrish.  The title is: A Showery Day, St. Augustine  This image was created and printed in 1884.  The image measures 5 5/8X9 5/8 inches.  It is hand signed in pencil and has the title written in the artists hand in the lower margin.  Printed on a medium weight wove type paper.  This image appears in the Schneider catalog as image number 100.

This is a pencil signed etching by American artist Stephen Parrish.  The title is: On the Rance, Brittany.  It was created and printed in 1887.  The image measures 4 3/4X9 1/4 inches, printed with a warm toned ink.  A small imperfection at the upper edge of the plate.  It appears to have been a flaw in the copper plate.  This River runs through Dinan on its way north to St. Malo in Brittany.  This etching is framed with archival materials.

Etching on chine colle, image size 16 3/4 x 12 inches, published by Klackner, pencil signed.

Etching, image size: 8 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches, 1884, second state, cat. Schneider-104, pencil signed lower right.