Description: Original Edward Everett as he appeared in delivering his oration on Washington. “Washington the Beacon Light” engraving. This is the other speaker at Gettysburg with Lincoln that spoke for 2 hours. Technically Edward’s speech was supposed to be the Gettysburg address. Great piece of history. The engraving is over 150 years old and done by one of the greatest engravers ever John Sartain. John ( 1808-1897) English born American artist who pioneered Mezzotint engraving in the US. One of the best engravers ever. Unframed , unmounted. Condition is really good. Slight toning on right edge but with a mat will never see. Approximate 12 by 9 1/2 and actual picture of Edward is 4 3/4 by 7 1/2. You can google John Sartain engravings and most museums have these same engravings. The Library of congress has this engraving in their collection and sells photos of this original engraving. Great piece of history. We got these while we were living in Philadelphia. Bought at an antique store and always thought we would open a store to sell prints but now retired so just selling. Have over 200 engravings. Have sat in a box for over 30 years.
Price: 145 USD
Location: Waban, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-09-21T19:56:15.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1865
Item Height: 12 in
Theme: Art
Material: Paper
Production Technique: Steel Engraving
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Item Width: 9 in
Time Period Produced: 1850-1899
