Catharine Sedgwick original Lg 12 By 9 1/2 Engraving From 1870’s

Description: Original engraving of Catherine Sedgwick from 1870’s is over 150 years old. Sedgwick was an American novelist of domestic fiction. From the 1820s to the 1850s, Sedgwick made a living writing short stories for a variety of periodicals. She became one of the most notable female novelists of her time. She wrote work in American settings, and combined patriotism with protests against historic Puritan oppressiveness. Her topics contributed to the creation of a national literature, enhanced by her detailed descriptions of nature. Sedgwick created spirited heroines who did not conform to the stereotypical conduct of women at the time. She promoted Republican motherhood. Size:12 by 9 1/2 inches actual picture without writing 4 5/8 by 4 3/8 inches Condition: no foxing but at very top of paper slight tear about 1/2 inch but wont see under mat, toning on edges but a white eraser will take most off but you wont see under mat really good shape see photos Would look nice in an acid free mat and black frame. Really nice engraving. If you google this engraving you will see many collections have this engraving. The library of Congress sells photos of this engraving. Made for Electic Magazine. Great piece of history. We got these while we were living in Philadelphia. Bought at an antique store and always thought we would open a store to sell prints but now retired so just selling. Have over 200 engravings. Have sat in a box for over 30 years. Lots of copies of this engraving but this is an original. Note the size of this engraving compared to others. This is much bigger. from 1870’s is over 150 years old. Meissonier was a French Classicist painter and sculptor famous for his depictions of Napoleon, his armies and military themes. He documented sieges and manoeuvres and was the teacher of Édouard Detaille. Size:12 by 9 1/2 inches actual picture without writing 6 1/4 by 4 1/2 inches Condition: a little foxing I think about an inch or two above engraving foxing but not a lot and around edge can be fixed , toning on edges but a white eraser will take most off but you wont see under mat really good shape see photos Would look nice in an acid free mat and black frame. Really nice engraving. If you google this engraving you will see many collections have this engraving. The library of Congress sells photos of this engraving. Made for Electic Magazine. Great piece of history. We got these while we were living in Philadelphia. Bought at an antique store and always thought we would open a store to sell prints but now retired so just selling. Have over 200 engravings. Have sat in a box for over 30 years. Lots of copies of this engraving but this is an original. Note the size of this engraving compared to others. This is much bigger.

Price: 35 USD

Location: Waban, Massachusetts

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