Antique 1873 City of Baltimore Colored Engraving Perkins Hinshelwood 15"

Description

Antique framed 19th century hand colored engraving of the City of Baltimore (a view from Druid Hill Park) – G. Perkins / R. Hinshelwood / Entered according to Act of Congress A.D.1873 by D. Appleton & Co in the Office of the Librarian of Congress Washington.

“Robert Hinshelwood was born in 1812 in Scotland. Emigrating to America around 1835 from England, Robert Hinshelwood was a landscape painter, etcher and engraver and was best known for his engravings of landscapes. He worked for publishing houses including Harpers and also did bank note engraving for Continental Bank Note Company. His work can be found in Art Journal, 1876; Schoolcraft's Information Respecting the Indian Tribes of the United States; and Ladies Garland, 1849. Hinshelwood died on February 17, 1879 and is buried at Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York.”

Condition

Very Good

Dimensions

14.5" x 0.75" x 12.75" / Sans Frame - 8.5" x 6.5" (Width x Depth x Height)