Monument on Beacon Hill, Boston.

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  SKU: 99658

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• ARTIST: Thomas Sully

• PUBLISHER: Published by Bradford & Inskeep.

• MEDIUM: Engraving and etching

  DATE: 1811.

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 6 x 3 3/4" (15.1 x 9.6 cm). Paper size 9 x 5 3/4" (23 x 14.5 cm),

• DESCRIPTION: This engraving, based on a painting by Thomas Sully, was published in 'The Port Folio.' The Beacon Hill Memorial Column was designed and constructed by Charles Bulfinch between 1790 and 1791 to commemorate Boston's role in the American Revolution. The column originally stood at the summit of Beacon Hill until it was dismantled in July 1811. This engraving was likely published in response to its dismantling.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 14 x 11" mat for handling.

• CONDITION: Overall good condition with strong margins. Some mild staining.

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Town Views - United States , Massachusetts