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Harry Fenn
A VENEZUELAN STATION and THE FALLS OF "EL NEGRO" CUYUNI RIVER

1896

About the Item

Fenn, Harry. A VENEZUELAN STATION and THE FALLS OF "EL NEGRO" CUYUNI RIVER. Ink and wash, 1896. Two drawings, the original artwork for illustrations accompanying "Glimpses of Venzuela," an article by W. Nephew King published in Century Magazine, July, 1896, pp. 358-368. Each about 9 x 11 inches, in very good condition, and framed. King is best known for his writings about the Spanish-American War of 1898. Harry Fenn, 1845-1911, was born in England, but worked in the United States. He was a painter, and printmaker, but is known primarily as a book and magazine illustrator. He illustrated books of poetry for John Greenleaf Whittier, and in 1870 was hired to do illustrations for Picturesque America, which was edited by William Cullen Bryant. Subsequently he was engaged to do the illustrations for the sequels, Picturesque Europe and Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt.
  • Creator:
    Harry Fenn (1845 - 1911, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1896
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Portland, ME
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 117251stDibs: LU36736013282
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