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The Domes of Yosemite

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1874

GUSN

GUSN-19959

Description

Chromolithograph of the Domes of Yosemite. Steep cliffs frame a valley with small body of water and lush vegetation. A small figure wearing a yellow hat is pulling up a rowboat on shore. Mounted in a carved wooden frame.

Details

Descriptive Terms

landscapes (representations)
chromolithographs
paper (fiber product)
chromolithography
mountains
Print
Print

Inscription

"Prang Chromo/ after/ J.R. Key" (printed)
"Prang's/ American Chromos. / California Views. No. 12/ The Domes of the Yosemite./ After John R. Key./ Original in the possession of the Publishers./ Chromo-lithographed and Published by/ L. Prang & Co.,/ 2182 Washington Street, Boston./ Entered according to the Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by L. Prang & Co., in the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D.C." (printed)
List of Prang's Chromos: April 1st, 1874 and all the prices. This particular print was priced at $3.00 as are each of the other 3 prints. (printed)

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

L. Prang & Co. (Printer)
After Key, John R. (Artist)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

13 1/2 x 20 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.554.1

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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