Details
Creator Kollner, Augustus, b. 1813.
Title A. Koellner No. 6. Bank Alley Philadelphia respectfully offers his services to the public in drawing of figures landscapes & animals from the rough sketch to the most finished drawing in every manner and in a style which will be especially useful to publishers of books, periodicals, music, etc. manufacturers etc. etc. on reasonable terms & at short notice. [graphic] / Desig. & engr. on stone by A. Koellner
Publisher [Philadelphia : A. Kollner]
Date [1844]
Physical Description 1 print : lithograph ; 12 x 14 cm. (5 x 5.5 in.)
Description Advertisement for the Philadelphia lithographer containing vignettes and picotrial details. At left and right, tall trees mark the edges of the composition; a near-nude man stands on a branch at left, reaching towards a semi-bare breasted woman standing on the branch at right, who holds out a bunch of grapes. At top center, a figure sits in a landscape studying large tomes; nearby stands an anatomical figure. At bottom center, statuary of a general riding a rearing horse and doffing his hat on a base adorned with a battle scene is visible. To his right, a group of farmyard animals flock together. At the general’s left, pilgrims make contact with Indians. Kollner operated from 6 Bank Alley in 1844.
Notes Not in Wainwright.
Title annotated: "and in a style" crossed out in pencil.
Philadelphia on Stone
POSA 1
American Antiquarian Society: Graphic Arts Lithf Koll Kollv
Subject Kollner, Augustus, b. 1813.
Lithographers -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Printing industry -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Livestock.
Indians of North America -- First contact with Europeans.
Generals.
Genre Lithographs -- 1840-1850.
Advertisements -- 1840-1850.
Location American Antiquarian Society | AAS Graphic Arts Lithf Koll Kollv