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Print (Aquatint)
SPRIGS OF LAUREL.
William Strickland, John Kneass
1814-1854
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
William Strickland (Draftsman and engraver)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Ink
- Watercolor
- Paper (wove)
Museum Object Number
1957.0811 A
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1957.0811 A
Object Name
Print (Aquatint)
Title
SPRIGS OF LAUREL.
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
William Strickland (Draftsman and engraver); John Kneass (Publisher)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1814-1854
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Center beneath image
Inscription: Drawn & Engraved by W. Strickland.
Type: Inscription
Location: Bottom center
Inscription: Philadelphia. Pub. by John Kneass 125 Market St.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Maritime
- Naval history
- Seascape
- Military
- War of 1812
Materials
- Ink
- Watercolor
- Paper (wove)
Techniques
- Aquatint
- Etched with burin work
- Engraved
- Hand colored
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
20.8 (H) x 14.62 (W) x 19.9 (Image H) x 14.4 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
52.9 (H) x 37.135 (W) x 50.5 (Image H) x 36.7 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
H taken 2" from left. W taken ¼" from bottom. Plate measurements not available. Image H taken 4¾" from left. Image W taken ¼" from bottom.
Publisher Summary
J. Kneass
Place of Publication
125 Market St., Philadelphia, Philadephia County, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
Publisher Name
J. Kneass
Edition Watermark
none
Coloring
Hand colored with translucent watercolors