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Peluse Falls.

  • ARTIST: John Mix Stanley

  • PUBLISHER: Sarony, Major & Knapp, Liths. 449 Broadway, N.Y.

  • MEDIUM: Three-color lithograph handcolored,

    DATE: c.1855.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 8 7/8 x 5 7/8" (225 x 148 mm).

  • DESCRIPTION: John Mix Stanley (1814-1872) was an important painter of Indians and survey artist. This print is based on a sketch he made while accompanying the U. S. Pacific Railroad Expedition & Surveys - 47th & 49th Parallels. This is plate 41 from the General Report whereby the topography and landmarks of this most northern American territory was explored and recorded in anticipation of a transcontinental railroad. These falls (now known as Palouse Falls) lie on the river of the same name in southeastern Washington State.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO: No hand color.

  • CONDITION: Good condition.

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