Contributor |
I.F. [?], engraver. |
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Grottenthaler, Vincent, associated name. |
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American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
Title |
ASSU Illustration 7117 |
Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of men on mountainous terrain. |
Date |
[between 1869 and 1876?] |
Physical description |
1 wood block ; 9.3 x 6.7 x 2.3 cm. |
Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 7117, also 1109 on small adhesive label on back of block, also 8017 in two places (defaced). |
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Image of men climbing in a rocky landscape, many carrying bowls or basins with them; a boy in the foreground appears to be
reaching for something which glints, suggesting that the men may be searching for gold or something similar in the rocks;
a slender woman with long loose hair wearing a long draped garment stands to the side.
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Signed: I.F. [?] |
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"V. Grottenthaler, 402 Library St Phila." – Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) at this
address in Philadelphia city directories from 1869 to 1876.
|
|
Illegible inscription on back of block. |
Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
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Wood engraving (Process) |
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End-grain blocks. |
Subject |
Men. |
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Landscapes. |
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Mines and mineral resources. |
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Rocks. |
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Mountains. |
Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 31 |