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Dighton Rock.

  • ARTIST: Seth Eastman

  • PUBLISHER: Published in Philadelphia.

  • MEDIUM: Steel engraving,

    DATE: 1851-57.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 5 5/8 x 7 7/8" (14.3 x 20 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: Engraving by R Hinshelwood after a daguerreotype taken by Captain Seth Eastman. From Henry R Schoolcraft's monumental "Historical Information....Respecting the Indian Tribes of North America." <br><br> The print "Dighton Rock" by Seth Eastman depicts the famous petroglyph-covered boulder located in the Taunton River, Massachusetts. Eastman’s detailed rendering captures the mysterious carvings on the rock, which have long puzzled historians and archaeologists, offering a glimpse into the site's historical and cultural significance.

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

  • CONDITION: Very good condition.

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