Description: "The Sisters" - painting by Francois-Claudius Compte-Calix (1813-1880), original engraving for Graham's by T B Welch (1814-1874). Calix was A French genre painter, exhibiting at the Paris Salon and the International Exhibiiton in Paris, 1867. Welch was an active portrait engraver, engraving portraits of George Washington, James Madison, Andrew Jackson (held by the Collection of the U S Senate), and many others. (see my Benjamin Franklin listing also engraved by Welch). Sheet 10 1/4 x 6 1/8", plate 6 5/8 x 5". In very fine condition; rough edge where print removed from magazine, tear LL corner, repaired and well outside plate image. These images are quintessential Americana. Graham's Magazine (1841-1858), published in Philadelphia, was notable in hiring, and featuring, the finest writers and engravers in its publications. Edgar Allan Poe became its first editor, his "Murders in the Rue Morgue" first appearing there. Other well known contributors included Nathaniel Hawthorne, W C Bryant, James Fenimore Cooper, and John Sartain. please visit my ebay sites: Art https://www.ebay.com/str/rufus1226 Records www.ebay.com/usr/juledefelice_0 Books www.ebay.com/usr/j18-jule www.ebay.com/usr/judefe-65 https://www.ebay.com/usr/judefe16
Price: 15 USD
Location: West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2025-01-02T14:14:47.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5 USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Width (Inches): 6
Production Technique: ENGRAVING
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Subject: SISTERS
Size: Small (up to 12in.)
Material: Engraving
Height (Inches): 10
Print Surface: Paper
Date of Creation: 1841-1858
Artist: francois claudius compte calix
Year of Production: 1841-1858
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Style: PORTRAIT
Color: Black
Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
Theme: Social History
Type: Print
