Price: $325.00
SKU: 88682
ARTIST: Mark Harrison
PUBLISHER: Chicago Lithographic Co. Chicago
MEDIUM: Lithograph,
DATE: undated. c.1866.
EDITION SIZE: Image size 9 1/8 x 14 1/8" (23.2 x 35.8 cm).
DESCRIPTION: From a painting by Mark Harrison: Copyright Secured; Chicago Lithographic Co., Chicago.<br><br> This image shows the Fond du Lac Company House, built in 1836 and operated as an inn by Colwert Pier and his wife. It was located on the east bank between Forest Avenue and Division street. It has been noted as being the first house to be built in Fond Du Lac.<br><br> British-born painter, actor, theatre manager, and art teacher. He studied under multiple noted painters across Canada and the United States, before returning to England and attending the Royal Academy of Arts. He later became known for his paintings depicting biblical and historical scenes, among other subjects. He also was involved in theatre as an actor and manager. In 1849, Harrison moved to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, joining one of his brothers in the operation of a commercial steamboat service that ran on Lake Winnebago. The service proved to be a financial failure, and in 1852, Harrison relocated to Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, where he made a living creating and teaching art until his death in 1894. <br><br> Chicago Lithographic Co. Otto Jevne and Peter M. Almini were partners in a Chicago decorating firm specializing in ornamental painting who in 1865 joined three lithographers, including Kurz, to form the Chicago Lithographing Company. Kurz later formed the famous Kurz & Allison firm. <br><br>
ADDITIONAL INFO:
CONDITION: Fair to good condition. Some overall staings and large horizonal tear.
REFERENCE: Reps, Views and Viewmakers #4308.
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