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Bartlett, William H., 1809-1854 [Men Chopping Wood on a side of a cliff]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0183 Author/Creator: Bartlett, William H., 1809-1854 Place Written: s.l. Type: Engraving Date: 1861-1877 Pagination: 1 print : b&w Height: 22 cm, Width: 13.5 cm Order a Copy

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of a cliff overlooking a harbor, possibly in Canada. On the right men chop wood near the edge of the cliff. Numerous boats sail in the harbor. Engraved by E. Challis from artwork by W.H. Bartlett.

Bartlett, William H., 1809-1854
Challis, E., fl. 1860

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