SPOTTSWOOD HOUSE FIRE RICHMOND VIRGINIA 1871 ARCHIVES OF HISTORY DISASTER FIRE
USD 65.00 USD
This genuine antique wood-cut engraving/print is titled "BURNING OF THE SPOTTSWOOD HOUSE, RICHMOND", published in "Harper's Weekly" January 1871. In order to speed up the process of wood-cut engravings, several artists carved a section of the block of wood then the blocks were adjoined, stamped in ink then onto this page.
Specifications
| Size | Medium |
| Date Of Creation | 1871 |
| Period | Historicism (1850-1900) |
| Material | Paper |
| Original/Licensed Reprint | Original |
| Region Of Origin | New York, USA |
| Size Type/Largest Dimension | Small (Up to 14'') |
| Listed By | Dealer or Reseller |
| Type | |
| Year Of Production | 1871 |
| Style | Vintage |
| Original/Reproduction | Original Print |
| Theme | HISTORY |
| Production Technique | Woodcut Printing |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
| Print Type | Woodcut & Block |
| Time Period Produced | 1871 |
A nice touch is the paper’s matte surface, which reduces fingerprint marks.
