The Tomb of Kosciusko - Hand Colored
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The Tomb of Kosciusko
Beautifully Hand colored. The Tomb of Kosciusko by Bartlett is an engraving that was created in 1837. It depicts the tomb of Tadeusz Kosciuszko, a Polish military leader and national hero, who is buried at West Point in New York. The engraving is a beautiful example of Bartlett's work, and it captures the beauty and solemnity of the tomb.
The engraving was commissioned by the United States Military Academy at West Point, and it was intended to raise awareness of Tadeusz Kosciuszko and his contributions to the American Revolutionary War. The engraving was a success, and it helped to increase visitation to West Point. It is still considered to be one of the most beautiful and iconic images of Tadeusz Kosciuszko and his tomb.
Artist: William Henry Bartlett
Print Type: Hand Colored Engraving
Date: Circa 1840
Dimensions: 7 x 9"
Subject: American Scenery Hudson River
Notes & Literature: Bartlett was born in Kentish Town, London in 1809. He was apprenticed to John Britton (1771–1857), and became one of the foremost illustrators of topography of his generation. He travelled throughout Britain, and in the mid and late 1840s he travelled extensively in the Balkans and the Middle East. He made four visits to North America between 1836 and 1852.
Condition Report: Very good
Subject References: 187F
Beautifully Hand colored. The Tomb of Kosciusko by Bartlett is an engraving that was created in 1837. It depicts the tomb of Tadeusz Kosciuszko, a Polish military leader and national hero, who is buried at West Point in New York. The engraving is a beautiful example of Bartlett's work, and it captures the beauty and solemnity of the tomb.
The engraving was commissioned by the United States Military Academy at West Point, and it was intended to raise awareness of Tadeusz Kosciuszko and his contributions to the American Revolutionary War. The engraving was a success, and it helped to increase visitation to West Point. It is still considered to be one of the most beautiful and iconic images of Tadeusz Kosciuszko and his tomb.
Artist: William Henry Bartlett
Print Type: Hand Colored Engraving
Date: Circa 1840
Dimensions: 7 x 9"
Subject: American Scenery Hudson River
Notes & Literature: Bartlett was born in Kentish Town, London in 1809. He was apprenticed to John Britton (1771–1857), and became one of the foremost illustrators of topography of his generation. He travelled throughout Britain, and in the mid and late 1840s he travelled extensively in the Balkans and the Middle East. He made four visits to North America between 1836 and 1852.
Condition Report: Very good
Subject References: 187F
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The Tomb of Kosciusko - Hand Colored
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