Viga of the Concon with Tupongati in the Distance

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.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Plate
plate, printing
Object Type
Engraving
Date made
1845
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
original artist
Couthouy, J. P.
graphic artist
Osborne, M.
printer
Sherman, C.
Maker
Lea & Blanchard
place made
United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Measurements
overall: 44.2 cm x 25.6 cm; 17 3/8 in x 10 1/16 in
ID Number
1999.0145.322
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.322
U.S. Exploring Expedition
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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