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Engraving of Alexander von Humboldt

One engraving of Alexander von Humboldt circa 1806. Portrait of Humboldt based on the painting by Friedrich Georg Weitsch.

GLC08878.0662

Washington's House, Mount Vernon

One engraving entitled "Washington's House, Mount Vernon" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of Washington's House and the surrounding property. Clusters of people across the lawn view the sunset. Caption notes, "drawn after nature for the proprietor...

GLC08878.0200

[Wakefield Virginia, The Birthplace of George Washington]

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Depicts a small cabin nestled in the woods (probably Wakefield, Virgina, the birthplace of George Washington). Original painting probably by Charles Henry Granger.

GLC08878.0216

Natural Bridge, Virginia

One engraving entitled "Natural Bridge, Virginia" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the Natural Bridge, and Cedar Creek. Three figures stand by the creek edge looking up at the bridge. Engraved by James Charles Armytage after a painting by William H. Bartlett...

GLC08878.0015

Evening on the Connecticut

One engraving entitled "Evening on the Connecticut" dated 1861. Depicts a man and woman picnicing on the edge of the Connecticut River. The man holds a fishing pole over his shoulder while the woman sits in a relaxed position. Their row boat is...

GLC08878.0018

Somes' Sound (Mt. Desert)

One engraving entitled "Somes' Sound (Mt. Desert) dated 1861. Depicts a lanscape view of Mt. Desert Island and Somes Sound. A small cabin and two cows are at the forefront of the painting. Engraved by William Wellstood from the original painting by...

GLC08878.0019

View of the Passaic Falls

One engraving entitled "View of the Passaic Falls" circa 1861-1877. Depicts Passaic Falls (aka Patterson Great Falls) and a covered bridge with the Passaic River in the forefront. Engraved by John Sands after a painting by William H. Bartlett.

GLC08878.0020

On the Coast of Mt. Desert

One engraving entitled "On the Coast of Mt. Desert" dated 1861. Depicts a landscape view of the Mt. Desert Island coast. Two figures sit beside large boulders on the shore.

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Quiet Lake

One engraving entitled "Quiet Lake" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a lake, possibly named Quiet lake, with mountains in the background.

GLC08878.0022

Hudson Highlands

One engraving entitled "Hudson Highlands" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the Hudson River from Bull Hill. A man with a hat sits atop a large rock watching the many sailboats on the river. Engraved by E. Benjamin after a painting by William H...

GLC08878.0023