Authors of the United States Author: Hicks, Thomas, artist Date Published: 1866 Description: Mezzotint engraving by Alexander Hay Ritchie after the painting by Thomas Hicks Image: 48x87 cm (19x34¼"); in modern frame: 66x101 cm (26x39¾"). Group portrait of the eminent American authors of the time, including eight women, an uncommon inclusion at the time. Irving and Cooper dominate with their presence, but women also hold prominent positions in the depiction, and include Sedgwick, Sigourney, Stowe, and Fuller. The key identifying the authors was issued separately, not included. The original painting after which this was engraved cannot be located today. Additional shipping charges may apply Condition: Slightly browned, a few minor scuffs to image; near fine. Item#: 365089a Headline: Mezzotint of 44 U.S. Authors, 1866
Authors of the United States Author: Hicks, Thomas, artist Date Published: 1866 Description: Mezzotint engraving by Alexander Hay Ritchie after the painting by Thomas Hicks Image: 48x87 cm (19x34¼"); in modern frame: 66x101 cm (26x39¾"). Group portrait of the eminent American authors of the time, including eight women, an uncommon inclusion at the time. Irving and Cooper dominate with their presence, but women also hold prominent positions in the depiction, and include Sedgwick, Sigourney, Stowe, and Fuller. The key identifying the authors was issued separately, not included. The original painting after which this was engraved cannot be located today. Additional shipping charges may apply Condition: Slightly browned, a few minor scuffs to image; near fine. Item#: 365089a Headline: Mezzotint of 44 U.S. Authors, 1866
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