Viga of the Concon with Tupongati in the Distance

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Description (Brief):

This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "Viga of the Concon with Tupongati in the Distance" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 1, page 193, in the edition Philadelphia : Lea and Blanchard, 1845. The engraving was produced by M. Osborne after a sketch by J.P. Couthouy.

Date Made: 1845

Associated Name: Wilkes, CharlesOriginal Artist: Couthouy, J. P.Graphic Artist: Osborne, M.Printer: Sherman, C.Maker: Lea & Blanchard

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Related Event: U.S. Exploring Expedition

Subject:

See more items in: Work and Industry: Graphic Arts, Wilkes Blocks

Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1999.0145.322Accession Number: 1999.0145Catalog Number: 1999.0145.322

Object Name: Plateplate, printingObject Type: Engraving

Measurements: overall: 44.2 cm x 25.6 cm; 17 3/8 in x 10 1/16 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-441c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_600560

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