Engraving
- Title:
- The Descent from Mount Washington
- Object Name:
- Engraving
- Object ID:
- 1990.001.747
- Creator:
- Morse, W.H. (fl. 1851-1879)
- Date:
- 1872
- Description:
- Wood engraving, uncolored. The Descent from Mount Washington, engraved by W.H. Morse (fl. 1851-1879), 1872. Dead trees and rocks line foreground. Two finely dressed women and three well dressed men are descending Mount Washington on horseback on a windy day. The subjects are situated from the left foreground to the right middle ground. Mountains and clouds in background. Signed lower right: "W.H. MORSE SC". Print inscription lower margin: "The Decent from Mount Washington." Cut from book with printed text on reverse. (See: Notes) Unframed.
- Material:
- Paper
- Dimensions:
- H-6.75 W-6.75 inches
- Provenance:
- Part of a large collection of White Mountain material compiled and bequeathed by Catherine H. Campbell, including paintings, drawings, photographs, and printed materials.
- Credit Line:
- Bequest of Catherine H. Campbell
- Subjects:
- White Mountains, Horseback riding, Mount Washington
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