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Henry François Farny
San Francisco Sicilian and Italian Fishermen: A 19th C. Hand-colored Woodcut

1889

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This is a framed hand-colored woodcut engraving entitled "Sicilian and Italian Fisherman's Dock - San Francisco", created by Henry François Farny and published in Harper's Weekly in 1889. It depicts fisherman talking on a San Francisco dock, one holding a basket of fish. One fisherman is asleep on the left near a crab on the the wood dock. Several fisherman are working with their catch or sit in their boats, relaxing after their day of fishing. The masts of a tall ship is seen in the background extending above another dock. This beautifully colored and framed original 19th century woodcut engraving is presented in a dark brown wood faux bark frame with a cream-colored mat and it is glazed with UV protected conservation glass. All materials used are archival. he frame measures 21.13" high and 27.25" wide by 1.13" deep.The print has a central vertical fold, as issued. It is in excellent condition. Henry François Farny (1847-1916) was an American painter and illustrator whose parents emigrated from France. His work often depicted the common man and frequently the life of Native Americans in 19th-century United States.
  • Creator:
    Henry François Farny (1847 - 1916, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1889
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.13 in (53.68 cm)Width: 27.25 in (69.22 cm)Depth: 1.13 in (2.88 cm)
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Alamo, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: # 40211stDibs: LU117329763792

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