The Old Print Shop

School House, Tappan.

  • ARTIST: Robert Weir

  • PUBLISHER: Engraved for the New York Mirror.

  • MEDIUM: Steel plate engraving,

    DATE: Undated, c 1840.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 5 x 7" (12.6 x 17.7 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: A beautiful small view. The Hudson River is shown in the background. Robert W. Weir, (1803-1889) was part of the Hudson River School of painters. He also was professor of drawing at West Point Military Academy. Engraved by James Smillie. Printed by J. Neale at Illman & Pilbrows.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • CONDITION: Overall good condition, some discoloration in the margins. Modern handcolor.

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