Etching. Image measures 4" x 5 1/4". This etching of a cow is from an edition of Nicolaes Berchem's "Animalia," sometimes known as "A Man's Sketchbook." Like other artists of the Dutch Golden Age, during which realistic landscape painting flourished, Berchem made these series of etchings to hone his skills in rendering animals. This image, printed in the mid-17th century, shows a cow in full profile, standing in a somewhat barren landscape. It is in good condition with no chips..... More

Etching. Image measures 4" x 5 1/4". This etching of a shepherd and his dog is the title page from an edition of Nicolaes Berchem's "Animalia," sometimes known as "A Man's Sketchbook." Like other artists of the Dutch Golden Age, during which realistic landscape painting flourished, Berchem made these series of etchings to hone his skills in rendering animals. This etching, printed in the mid-17th century, features a shepherd reclining on a rock while his dog stands guard toward the..... More

New York: Harper's Weekly, 1859. Woodcut on paper. From the November 26, 1859 issue of Harper's Weekly. Image measures 10.75" x 15.5". A community of apple peelers, pumpkin carvers and dancers. Winslow Homer, born in 1836 in Massachusetts, was a consummate American artist of his day. His contemporary scenes were from all strata of life. He worked until his death in 1910. Chipping to left edge, and a small tear to bottom left edge. Other Harper's Weekly Homer prints are..... More

New York: Harper's Weekly, 1872. Woodcut on paper. From the July 6, 1872 issue of Harper's Weekly. Image measures 11.25" x 16". Homer's sensitive view of a typical farm scene. Winslow Homer, born in 1836 in Massachusetts, was a consummate American artist of his day. His contemporary scenes were from all strata of life. He worked until his death in 1910. Minor overall toning and chipping along bottom edge. Crease to upper left corner. Other Harper's Weekly Homer prints are..... More

Dallas: Rand McNally, 1890. Lithograph. 14" x 10.25". Some toning and chips at edges. Verso (Coal in the United States) shows staining, notations in pencil, some ink stains, and a dried adhesive residue at bottom. Pages 7 and 8 from 'New Family Atlas of the World' (Dallas, 1890). 'Comparative Diagram showing latest Annual Cotton Product of the Southern states' shows the number of bales, acres, and monetary value of cotton grown in twelve southern states. 'Comparative Diagram showing the latest..... More