Price: $110.00
SKU: 64115
ARTIST: A. Agate
PUBLISHER: Published by Lea & Blanchard.
MEDIUM: Engraving,
DATE: 1845
EDITION SIZE: Image size 4 13/16 x 7 1/4" (122 x 134 mm).
DESCRIPTION: A 19th-century perspective of the Grove of Tutui Trees, Kauai, captured in a steel engraving from the United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842). This detailed artwork, drawn by A.T. Agate and engraved by J.A. Rolph in New York, was published in 1845 by Lea & Blanchard in Philadelphia.<br><br> The engraving presents a serene and lush view of the grove, with the Tutui trees depicted in meticulous detail. The foliage, the interplay of light and shadow, and the surrounding landscape are rendered with precision, showcasing the natural beauty of Kauai. This piece not only serves as an artistic representation of Hawaii’s rich botanical environment but also as a historical document from one of the United States' significant exploratory missions.
ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a mat for handling.
CONDITION: Good condition.
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