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Harvey's Scenes of the Primitive Forest

William James Bennett, after George Harvey

National Gallery of Art

This is a title page of an illustrated book or series entitled "Harvey's Scenes of the Primitive Forest of America, at the four periods of the year, Spring, Summer, Autumn & Winter, Engraved from his Original Paintings, Accompanied with Descriptive Letter-Press." The page states that the book was published according to an act of Congress in the year 1841 by G. Harvey and printed by Charles Vinten in New York. The page shows signs of aging, with visible spots and slight discoloration typical of aged paper.

Artwork Details

Date
1841
Medium
bound volume with five hand-colored aquatints and title page
Dimensions
5591 × 6930 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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