Saint Thomas of the United States Virgin Islands Original Lithograph Circa 1860

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Saint Thomas of the United States Virgin Islands Original Lithograph Circa 1860

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The lithograph, created around 1860, portrays a scene titled (in Danish) "Parti af St. Thomas." It is an adaptation of an original daguerreotype captured by H. Hansen and reproduced through the lithographic technique by A. Nay. The printing process was executed by Em. Bærentzen & Co. This piece captures a picturesque moment on the island of St. Thomas. Lithographs during this period were a popular means of replicating and distributing images, allowing for the dissemination of visual representations of various subjects, places, and events. The collaboration between Hansen's original daguerreotype and Nay's lithographic adaptation, printed by Em. Bærentzen & Co., signifies the technological advancements in visual reproduction during the mid-19th century. This lithograph would have provided viewers of that time a glimpse into the scenes and settings of St. Thomas, encapsulating moments of interest or significance on the island. Saint Thomas, a part of the U.S. Virgin Islands, has a storied colonial past. Discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493, it was initially settled by the Danish in the mid-17th century. The island served as a strategic trading post due to its natural harbor, attracting European powers vying for control in the Caribbean. The Danish West India Company established a colony on Saint Thomas in the late 17th century, primarily focusing on sugar production using enslaved labor. Throughout the 18th century, Saint Thomas, along with other nearby islands, became a hub for the transatlantic slave trade and a center for sugar cultivation. Amid shifting colonial powers, the island changed hands between the Danish, Spanish, British, and briefly, the French. However, Denmark maintained control for the majority of the colonial period. In 1917, amidst concerns about the strategic importance of the Caribbean during World War I, the United States purchased Saint Thomas and the rest of the Danish West Indies from Denmark. It became an official U.S. territory, known today as the United States Virgin Islands, marking the end of its colonial era. This complex colonial history encompassed exploitation, economic development, and changes in sovereignty, leaving a lasting impact on the cultural, social, and economic landscape of Saint Thomas.

Dimensions:
Height: 11.42 in (29 cm)Width: 14.97 in (38 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper
Period:
1860-1869
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1860
Condition:
Very good condition. Small defect in lower left corner, but outside the image, making this print ideal for framing. Study the image carefully.
Seller Location:
Langweer, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: BG-13619-61stDibs: LU3054337507552

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