H-95-0057
Large After HENRY BRUECKNER Engraving, The Marriage of Pocahontas
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DETAILS
Large antique engraving showing a romantic scene of Pocahontas’ wedding to John Rolfe by Henry Brueckner in 1614.
TITLE
The Marriage of Pocahontas
EDITION
Originally published: 1855
STYLE
Victorian
PUBLISHER
John C. McRae (117 Liberty Street, New York, New York)
MEDIUM
Engraving on paper
FRAMING
Mounted to canvas and original frame
COLOR(S)
Black
PLACE OF ORIGIN
New York | United States
MAKER
Artist: Henry Brueckner (19th century) | Engraver: John C. McRae (Scottish, 1816-92) Active: 1845-70
MARKS
Marked: (lower left) Painted by Henry Brueckner; (lower center) Published by John C. McRae, 117 Liberty St NY / The Marriage of Pocahontas/ from the Original Picture in the possession of the Publisher; (lower right) Engraved by John C. McRae.
PERIOD
Mid 19th century
DATE
Circa 1855
DIMENSIONS
Width 41 Depth 1 Height 31 inches
CONDITION
Note: mounted down on canvas. Foxing. Puncture (top right).
