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Portfolio Cover for Picturesque Views of American Scenery, No. I

A work made of letterpress on blue wove paper.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of letterpress on blue wove paper.

Date:

1819/21

Artist:

John Hill (American, 1770-1850)
after Joshua Shaw (American, born England, c. 1777-1860)
published by Matthew Carey & Son (American, active 1795-1821)

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Prints and Drawings

Artist

John Hill

Title

Portfolio Cover for Picturesque Views of American Scenery, No. I

Place

United States (Artist's nationality:)

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1819–1821

Medium

Letterpress on blue wove paper

Dimensions

Sheet, folded: 56.8 × 39.6 cm (22 3/8 × 15 5/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of the Print and Drawing Club

Reference Number

1928.573.1

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