For Collectors: Edward Lear "PARROTS". The complete 42 hand-colored lithograph plates (EXTRA LARGE) of the Family of Psittacidae. Top condition and suitable for 42 individual framings! Solinas, Francesco; Willmann, Solphia. Text Book in English, German and French. Price indicated does not include shipping.

One of a number of Whistler lithographs I am offering: "Firelight: Joseph Pennell No. 1", 1896, sheet approximately measuring 13 3/4" by 10 1/4", currently in a mat with window, hinged at top edge, not laid down, unframed. Generally clean, with some imperfections along edges. Whistler created some 179 lithographs in his career, in addition to more graphic art as etchings, along with paintings, pastels, and watercolor...

A circa 1930 colorful, beautiful, accomplished woodblock print of a Christmas cactus, by Austrian-born artist HUGO NOSKE (1886-1960). Noske was born in Vienna and was a very talented artist, perhaps best known today for the technically accomplished, wonderful woodblock prints of floral subjects, often specifically cacti or Christmas cacti, on tissue-like Japan paper. This is one of those prints. Measurements are 12" by 13 1/8"...

One of a number of Whistler lithographs I am offering: "Portrait of the Artist's Brother", (sometimes known as "The Doctor"), 1894, sheet approximately measuring 12" by 8 1/2", currently mounted in a kind of sandwich, though not laid down, unframed. Numbered in pencil 127/150 at lower left. ALL PHOTOS TAKEN THROUGH PLASTIC WINDOW so allow for reflections appearing as unexplained dark areas such as at lower right...

This is the familiar classic black and white poster, titled "Aspens, Northern New Mexico, 1958", 37" by 25 1/2" in typically seen black metal strip frame, copyrighted 1981 by the Trustees of the Ansel Adams Publishing Rights trust, HAND SIGNED in marker below the text, by the famous American photographer ANSEL ADAMS (1902-1984). Adams and other photographers in the Rockies found aspen trees to be excellent subjects, with their white bark...

"William Hogarth" The March to Finchley The Works of William Hogarth" as published by Baldwin, Cradock and Joy in 1822 with the original plates restored by James Heath, engraver to His Majesty. The Heath edition was the last to print directly from Hogarth's original engraved plates. All William Hogarth prints appearing after this date are copies of these original graphic works of art. Heath edition 1822 An original copperplate engraving — over 195 years old. Sheet size: approx...

This is a monotype (generally considered an original work, the artist creating the art on a glass or metal surface which is then pressed against paper to create the final image---usually only one impression is made, so while some consider this a print, others might feel it is unique work). The artist, Pat Berger of Los Angeles (signed in pencil in margin and label on reverse) has been an active member of the art community in Southern California for many years...

This is a 32 1/4" by 28 1/2" poster from California's "The Upstairs Gallery", showing one of Max Papart's colorful, cubist-inspired images, but as a bonus, there is an ORIGINAL FELT TIP PEN DRAWING by the artist filling the lower right corner, AND I am including a withdrawn library copy of the 1984 first English true monograph on the artist, by Roger Green. This monograph includes an original lithograph created just for the book...

Offered together as a matched pair (and see ANOTHER example of this artist's printmaking in my shop), these are etchings on paper, identically framed, each 11" by 8" inside the mat, 20" by 15" framed. Each print is signed at lower right in pencil by well known New Orleans artist EUGENE F. LOVING (1908-1971). Both prints are titled at lower left, one "Pirates Alley/Old New Orleans", the other "Maison Seignouret Court/Old New Orleans; and each bears the artist's notation "Ed/200"...

A Fine and Rare 1893 Etching and Aquatint by the Well Regarded Belgian Artist, Felicien Rops (1833-1898). Image size is about 3 1/2" by 4 1/4", sheet size about 7" by 10 1/2". Monogramed lightly F.R. in red pencil under image.

A color poster "Fragments", 1985, hand signed in marker at bottom by the noted California sculptor of human figures, ROBERT GRAHAM (1938-2008). The piece measuring 38 1/2" by 20 1/2" is very clean and fresh. Graham was born in Mexico City where as a youngster he was exposed to the great mural art of Mexico. By the early 1950's he was in California, studying in the 1960's in the San Francisco Bay area...

An enhanced, dramatic color Cibachrome print photograph, hand titled "Cairo Cityscape Egypt 1979", also hand signed in the same silvery ink by the photographer, LYDIA CLARKE HESTON and numbered at lower center mat 10 of 20 examples. HESTON (1923-2018) was for 64 years the wife of the famous American actor, but was an independent woman who carved her own path despite being in the shadow of one of America's most famous faces of the 20th century...

The print (8 1/2" by 9 3/4" inside the mat, 15" by 20" as framed) is a very detailed etching typical of the meticulous style of the artist, renowned for his prolific printmaking. Popular and rare images by the artist, of New York City scenes, can sell for five figures. He traveled widely in Europe and architecture, especially Gothic architecture, especially revered by the artist, was a favored subject. This print is of a Gothic style building in Princeton, New Jersey...

Lithograph on paper, the sheet 19 1/4" by 25 3/4", signed in pencil at lower right and numbered 156/275 at lower left, by important 20th century Spanish artist EMILIO GRAU-SALA (1911-1975)...

This is the 1928 (issue date) work "L'Eglise de Limours", dated and signed 1922 in the plate at lower left, after a painting by French School of Paris master artist MAURICE UTRILLO (1883-1955), with the graphic art assistance of also important master artist Jacques Villon. The work, unframed, and measuring 19 1/2" by 11 1/4" presently, is one of the very collectable "Chalcographie du Louvre" impressions. This notation appears at extreme bottom, and the names of Utrillo and Villon also appear ...

A circa 1970's or 1980's limited edition lithograph print, numbered at lower left 101/260 and signed at lower right in pencil by the noted twentieth century artist GEORGES CSATO (1910-1983). Csato was born in Hungary. During the war he took refuge in Vienna and Prague along with artists such as Archipenko, Hofer, Kokoschka, and Thiel. In earlier years he painted portraits, sometimes of the famous, including Einstein, Bertrand Russell, and Rachmaninoff. After the war his style changed to moder...

"William Hogarth" "Distant View of Mr. Ranby's House at Chiswick," "Hymen and Cupid" and "A Country Inn Yard" The Works of William Hogarth" as published by Baldwin, Cradock and Joy in 1822 with the original plates restored by James Heath, engraver to His Majesty. The Heath edition was the last to print directly from Hogarth's original engraved plates. All William Hogarth prints appearing after this date are copies of these original graphic works of art. Heath edition 1822 An original copper...

Sepia-toned photograph of coconut palms in Hawaii, seemingly in a rice paddy type setting, framed apparently circa 1930 give or take a few years (there being an original old framer/art supply label from Pacific Picture Framing at 1050 Nuuanu St., ("below the hotel"), Honolulu, T.H. (Territory of Hawaii). This would appear to be a downtown Honolulu address, perhaps known today as Nuuanu AVENUE. The exact age of the photo is hard to determine. It is in excellent condition. Measurements are 7 1...

A harness horse racing print, with fine hand coloring, after the painting by noted English artist WILLIAM J. SHAYER (1811-1892), engraved by James R. Markell (1814-1866), featuring a great horse in his day, Lord William. The horse is described in the title area as the property of Samuel Lawrence Esq. The subtitle continues: "This extraordinary animal trotted a match against time in harness, for wager of 200 sovereigns, aside from London to Brighton, in the unprecedented time of three hours 5...

Original offset lithograph poster for the Tate Gallery, London, 1980 exhibition "Travels with Pen, Pencil and Ink, Drawings and Prints 1961-1979". The exhibition took place from July 2 through August 3, 1980, when Hockney would have been in only his early forties. This poster is very clean and fresh, and attractively framed in brushed silvery metal. There is a little even vertical rumpling of the paper----just enough to prove its earned vintage status at roughly forty years of age. "Printed ...

Pair of original antique botanical Fern lithographs prints circa 1867. Edward J. Lowe’s Ferns: British and Exotic. this print was published in London by Groombridge & Sons in 1867. This work was one of the earliest works to concentrate solely on the subject of the fern. Lowe used his botanical expertise and money to produce this work. He hired A. F. Lydon as the artist for the work and Benjamin Fawcett created the lithograph plates. Presented archival matted and framed. overall size 12.5" x ...

A vintage, 1972 re-issue of the Maurits Cornelius Escher print "Metamorphose" (1939-40), possibly a posthumous or commemorative printing, as its date coincides with the year of Escher's death. The publisher is given at far right margin as G. W. Breughel, and this was printed in Holland. Measurements are an unusual 8 3/4" by 41" in the narrow black metal frame (presently no glass). The work has been laid on foamboard. Escher, one of the best known graphic artists in history, is of course known ...

Etching on paper, the sheet 6 3/4" by 9", 12 1/4" by 14 1/2" framed, the subject a group of children floating playfully on a makeshift raft, pencil signed at lower right by noted English artist and illustrator, author and poet EILEEN SOPER (1905-1990). The work is titled, I believe, "Voyage of Discovery". Eileen was the daughter of artist George Soper. By 1920 she had submitted work to the Print Makers of California, and it was chosen for exhibition. Soper joined the Royal Academy in 1921, a...

Lithograph on paper, 17" by 23" inside the mat, 24 1/2" by 30 1/2" as framed, signed in pencil at lower right and "Epreuve d'artiste" written in pencil at lower left, by important 20th century Spanish artist EMILIO GRAU-SALA (1911-1975). This is an example of the accomplished lithography of this major European artist, the paintings of whom command well into five figures at auctions in Europe and the USA. The subject is a merry-go-round in a verdant park setting, mothers and their children in the...

**One of a number of prints by the artist in my shop** Lithograph on paper, the sheet 24 1/4" by 18 1/2" framed, signed in pencil at lower right and numbered 31/100 at lower left, by important 20th century Spanish artist EMILIO GRAU-SALA (1911-1975). This is an example of the accomplished lithography of this major European artist, the paintings of whom command well into five figures at auctions in Europe and the USA. The subject is several women, apparently at a market, with flowers and fruits i...

Lithograph print in elegant gray and white on black paper, 27" by 22", (and 30" by 25" in simple silvered wood modern frame) {UPDATE: may be currently unframed, inquire}, pencil signed at lower right, and numbered 7/100 at lower left. The title is "Daphne and Apollo", the imagery consisting of idealized male and female figures with leafy trees in the background, creating a most interesting and modern composition that looks almost like a "solarized" photo. Considering the complexity of this image...

Original 19th Century albumen photograph by Jean-Pascal Sebah (1872-1947) of the New Hotel in Cairo. Circa 1888-1895. Titled l.l. Signed in the plate l.r. Jean-Pascal was the son of Pascal Sebah (1823-1886) and took over the family studio in Constantinople in 1888. The studio specialized in scenes of Egypt and the Middle East.

The Size of Framed: 27 1/2"L x 19 1/2"H, x 5/8"Thick
Image Size: 15 1/2" L x 11" H Dia
Artist: Napoleon Thomas, born 1810 (lithographer)
Medium: Lithograph coloured.
The title : Murillo Esteban. The date of Lithograph from mid 1850's.
The condition of Frame:Gold finish on black mat finish, some wear by age.
The condition of Lithograph: Excellent for over one hundred year old.
Signed of Artist: Lower left with Napoleon Thomas in the Lithograph
Sale $250.0...

Sheet Size : 25 1/2" W x 19 3/4" H
Image Size: 24" W x 17 3/4" H
Artist : Joseph Sambataro
Title: Flower Merchants
Medium: Offset Lithograph on thick art Paper.
Signed: On lower Right, Sambatro in pencil.
Edition No. : 159/750 lower left in pencil.
Publisher: R. H. Banks Fine Art
Year Published : 1990's
Condition of Print: Excellent, Never been framed.
This is beautiful Offset Lithograph by Renowned Impressionist Artist,
Joseph Sambataro...

Sheet Size: 25 1/2" W x 19 3/4" H
Image Size: 24" W x 17 3/4"H
Artist: Joseph Sambataro
Title: 6 O'Clock Trolleys
Medium: Offset Lithograph on thick art Paper.
Signed: On lower Right, Sambatro in pencil.
Edition No.: 158/750 lower left in pencil.
Publisher: R. H. Banks Fine Art
Year Published: 1990's
Condition of Print: Excellent, Never been framed.
This is beautiful Offset Lithograph by Renowned Impressionist Artist, Joseph Sambataro.
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Large colored etching, posthumous printing, after the circa 1914 original print of the famous Austrian landmark on the Danube west of Vienna, the 18th century-built Melk Abbey (sometimes called Melk Monastery), signed in pencil at lower center by the son of the artist, Robert (the actual signature is preceded by "nl" which indicates Nachlass, or Studio, of the artist). The image is by the well-known painter and printmaker LUIGI KASIMIR (1881-1962). The 18" by 23" work (28" by 32 1/2" framed) i...

An original poster dating to 1977, 32" by 18 1/2" in present gray metal framing, advertising an exhibition in Phoenix at the Galleria of the downtown Arizona Bank building, of works by two sentinel photographers of the 20th century in the Southwest: Ansel Adams (1902-1984), and Frederick Sommer (1905-1999). Sommer, born in Italy, lived in Prescott, Arizona for much of his life. He is known primarily for his black and white landscape photography, which sells into five figures at New York aucti...

This print Z-446B was one of a small number of creations that he put on hard, gold-edged board. Daniel Tretiak wrote that these prints “were printed first on very thin paper, which was then ‘wrapped’ around heavy shikishi board. They are lithographs not done from wood blocks. Done in 1999, this work measures 7.25in x 8.25in, is in excellent condition, and one of an edition of 77.

Charles Baudelaire de face, etched portrait by Edouard Manet. The French poet was photographed by Félix Nadar in 1862 and the photo was the starting-point for Manet’s portrait. More than one version exists of the etching and this is number III. Signed in the plate Peint et Gravé par Manet 1865, and Imp. A. Salmon (printer´s name). On creme coloured wove paper, size of plate "3 ½ / 9.4 cm x "3 ¼ / 8.2 cm. The partly silvered frame measuring "7 / 18 cm x "7 / 18 cm. Condition: fine.

A PAIR of lithograph prints of street scenes in Manchester, England, 1823, one titled "Market Street, Manchester", the other "Market Place, Manchester" both drawn by J Ralston, and transferred to the stone by J D Harding, printed by C Hullmandel, and published by D and P Jackson, May 1823. Each measures 21 3/4" by 17 1/2". The charming views are of half-timbered and classic stone buildings, horse-drawn carts, and ladies and gentlemen dressed in the manner of the day, all going about their imp...

A striking black and white lithograph, 10 1/2" by 16 1/2" inside the mat, 14 3/4" by 20 3/4" simply framed, the subject matter a landscape with trees and structures, the imagery artistically distorted in a Cubist fractured style, pencil signed at upper left "Wheelock" by the artist and dated there '29. The handling is reminiscent of Andrew Dasburg, Howard Cook, and some other modernists working in New Mexico. The artist is Massachusetts-born WARREN WHEELOCK (1880-1960). Wheelock served in the...

Linocut print, the sheet 10 1/4" by 14", unframed, numbered at lower left 70/100 and pencil signed at lower right and dated there 1971, the "HB" blind stamp nearby, by the important and still highly underrated Swiss-California modernist HANS GUSTAV BURKHARDT (1904-1994). The subject is somewhat uncertain; perhaps a look at a catalogue raisonne of the artist's graphic works would provide the title. The primary color used is a rich dark blue, and an orange circle provides a central point of intere...

J-10 is an exciting example not only of Haku Maki’s depiction of Chinese characters but also his use of a hard gold-edged board (instead of simple single or multiple sheets of paper). In the last year of Maki’s life, Daniel Tretiak tells us, he was ill but continued to work. He did lithographs on shikishi board, which was a hard board covered in white rice paper. The back was yellow with a small design in gold and the whole board is gold-edged. These words apply to J-10 as well. J-10 meas...

Etching "Jewish Market Tangier" by the noted Swedish-born American artist BROR JULIUS OLSSON NORDFELDT (1878-1955), measuring 7 1/2" by 8 1/4" inside the mat and 13 1/2" by 15 3/4" in black strip frame. There is an old label on the backing from The Print Rooms, Inc., 540 Sutter Street, San Francisco. Nordfeldt lived an interesting life, moving rather frequently. Born in Sweden, he was in Chicago by 1892, where he studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, and exhibited on and off from 1911 thro...

Original late 1960's lithographic poster, "115 Bank Street", by the famed modern artist ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976), printed by Mourlot. The piece measures 28" by 21" in orange metal framing (not examined out of frame). It is in acceptable decorative condition, the colors bright, but due to past moisture exposure, there is a vertical rippling pattern and in the lower three inches, there is some water staining, as shown in the photos. A colorful addition to your modern interior. As mid cent...

**ONE OF TWO WORKS BY THIS ARTIST IN MY SHOP**Pencil signed lithograph titled "Annabelle Lee", 1946, signed at lower right in pencil by noted listed artist BUELL WHITEHEAD (1919-1993). Measuring 15 1/2" by 9 1/2" framed, this was executed by a talented and increasingly sought after artist who is most closely associated with Florida and California. A monograph on him was recently published by Ron Newsom of Florida, a friend and neighbor of the artist in his later years. Whitehead worked in a var...

**One of several prints by the artist in my shop** Lithograph on paper, 25" by 18 1/4", 32" by 25" framed, signed in pencil at lower right and numbered 79/180 at lower left, by important 20th century Spanish artist EMILIO GRAU-SALA (1911-1975). This is an example of the accomplished lithography of this major European artist, the paintings of whom command well into five figures at auctions in Europe and the USA. The subject is several young well-dressed girls in an interior, a small bird cage in ...

Lithograph print titled in the artist's hand on the reverse in pencil "Carol Singer", signed in the plate on front right corner and dated there 1939. The unframed print measures 11" by 8 1/4" inside an old gray mat. The artist, BENJAMIN MESSICK (1891-1981) was born in the Missouri Ozarks and served in Europe in World War I. He showed early artistic talent. After his return he was in California, studying at Chouinard in Los Angeles, and winning scholarships and awards. He counted among his t...

Eighteenth Century Engraving “Putti At Work” 5x7” A beautiful and rare work beautifully framed

Sheet Size : 25 1/2" W x 19 3/4" H
Image Size: 24" W x 17 3/4" H
Artist : Joseph Sambataro
Title: The Print Vendors
Medium: Offset Lithograph on thick art Paper.
Signed: On lower Right, Sambatro in pencil.
Edition No. : 158/750 lower left in pencil.
Publisher: R. H. Banks Fine Art
Year Published : 1990's
Condition of Print: Excellent, Mint Condition, Never been framed.
This is beautiful Offset Lithograph by Renowned Impressionist Artist, Jose...

Sheet Size : 25 1/2" W x 19 3/4" H
Image Size: 24" W x 17 3/4" H
Artist : Joseph Sambataro
Title: The Fountain in the Square
Medium: Offset Lithograph on thick art Paper.
Signed: On lower Right, Sambatro in pencil.
Edition No. : 159/750 lower left in pencil.
Publisher: R. H. Banks Fine Art
Year Published : 1990's
Condition of Print: Excellent, Mint condition, Never been framed.
This is beautiful Offset Lithograph by Renowned Impressionist Ar...

A black and white photograph image (not sure if actually an original photo) titled at lower left margin "The Meadow Pool", and pencil signed by the artist in lower right margin, the subject a meadow near mountains, measuring 9" by 11 1/4" and 16 1/4" by 17 3/4" framed. This is an example of the now sought-after mid century photographic work of STEPHEN H. WILLARD (1894-1966). Willard was born in Illinois and was in Southern California at age two. By 16 he already had a camera and was actively ...

An etching and aquatint print by Hiroto Norikane (b.1949) of a cat. Very detailed etching in round format with multiple colors printed on paper and signed in pencil. Numbered 28 of 300 edition. Titled in Japanese "Glosssy - C". Known to have been printed in 2014.

Dimensions: Paper size: 10 1/4" high x 10 1/4" wide. Size of art including signature: 6" diameter.

PAIR of pochoir (airbrush over stencil) prints, one titled "IRIS I", the other "IRIS II", the first numbered 123/250 and measuring 28 1/2" by 20" (36" by 27" framed), the other numbered 161/250 and measuring 30 3/4" by 22 1/2 in thin wood frame (no mat), both signed in pencil and dated at lower right 1980. These are works by the popular California-born Photo-Realist artist BRIAN DAVIS (1946-). Davis grew up in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles and has lived in Reno, Nevada. In the early ...

William Hogarth "The Laughing Audience" and "A Chorus of Singers" The Works of William Hogarth as published by Baldwin, Cradock and Joy in 1822 with the original plates restored by James Heath, engraver to His Majesty. The Heath edition was the last to print directly from Hogarth's original engraved plates. All William Hogarth prints appearing after this date are copies of these original graphic works of art. Heath edition 1822 An original copperplate engraving — over 195 years old. Sheet s...

Woodblock Landscape of wooded scene done circa 1900 13x10” This work by the artist C. Rosa

Paul GESSLER view of Lucern, color etching. Measuring 12x9” Framed in a beautiful gilded frame at no extra charg Paul Geissler (Germany 1881-1965) was born June 25, 1881 in Erfurt, Germany, where his father was a gardener. He studied drawing with the painter Sondermann and attended the Arts and Craft School in Erfurt for 4 years. In 1903, he studied at the Grand-Ducal School of Arts in Weimar, Germany, with Max Thedy. He received commissions for paintings from the German Empress and a Russi...

A very interesting and scarce double-page color lithograph print by the famous Spanish artist, JOAN MIRO (1893-1983), published in 1961 in "Derriere Le Miroir", measurements inside the mat 14 1/2" x 21", 21" by 27" as framed in metal frame. The perfect, classic addition to your contemporary interior. Condition seems to be very good overall, I note just a little browning, probably from tape residue showing from the reverse side, at very top and even less at very bottom. A new mat would take ca...

One of a number of Whistler lithographs I am offering: "Gants de Suede", ("Silk Gloves"), 1890, measuring 11 1/4" by 8", mounted with hinges/tape at top corners as shown, in red mat, unframed. Condition: toned paper, semi-circular punch at left edge and some other roughness there, and fox mark below the famous monogram at right. Toned creamy color is difficult to capture in the photos. Whistler created some 179 lithographs in his career, in addition to more graphic art as etchings, along with p...

A lithograph print in black ink, the scene featuring houses and trees, on a printed page, unsigned, created in 1926 by noted French artist MAURICE VLAMINCK (1876-1958) as an illustration for the book "Le Diable au Corps" by novelist Raymond Radiguet. The image is presently framed to a 6" by 7" mat opening (the sheet with text measures 10" by 9 1/2"). As framed measurements are 13 1/2" by 13 1/2". Vlaminck was a highly important 20th century French artist, his expressionist oil paintings selli...

The famous large folio size Currier and Ives lithograph of 1864, "Winter in the Country" (sometimes referred to by its subtitle, "Getting Ice") is a very desirable image, and the original printing is very rare, highly coveted by collectors, and in 2002 with the late George Cohenour of Pennsylvania, Currier expert and publisher of a widely used price guide, that print is likely the most rare in the entire Currier and Ives production history. The present print will provide that desirable image, b...

Original 19th century albumen photograph by Jean-Pascal Sebah (1872-1947) depicting the old Cairo and the island of Rhoda (the photograph is titled in the plate l.l "Vieux Caire et Ile de Rowdah"). Signed in the plate l.r. Jean-Pascal Sebah was the son of Pascal Sebah (1823-1886). He continued the family studio in 1888 in Constantinople. The studio specialized in scenes of Egypt and the Middle East.

A circa 1920's to 1940's old reprint of the much-loved classic Currier and Ives lithograph "American Winter Scenes", with a horse-drawn sleigh heading towards the snug home at right in which a party appears to be held. The piece measures 23 1/2" by 30 1/2" in what I believe is a birdseye maple frame. Condition is very good, vintage condition. The original 19th century lithograph is very expensive; this reasonable alternative will provide the same decorative punch.

A unique piece that transcends art and entertainment.........a color poster advertising the November 13, 1989 sale of the famous Billy Wilder art collection at Christie's auction house in New York City. At lower right in blue marker, Wilder wrote "For Bianca---a true pearl/Billy Wilder Oct. 89". Wilder of course was the Austrian-born American filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, artist, and journalist whose career spanned more than five decades. He is regarded as one of the most brilliant and ve...

This is a restrike of the large folio, popular and well-known lithograph "Winter in the Country---The Old Grist Mill" by Currier and Ives. Measurements inside the mat are 18" by 26 1/4", and the piece as framed is 26 1/2" by 33 1/2". The original 19th century lithograph is in the "Best 50" list, and it inspired many paintings after its publication. This image was originally painted by important artist George Henry Durrie, who was known for his charming classic scenes of mid 19th century New ...