This wonderful set of engravings have huge appeal with their neutral color scheme and interesting subject matter. As indicated on the back of each, they once belonged to the famous "Poet of Childhood" Eugene Field (1850 to 1895). He wrote such verses as Wynken, Blynken and Nod and Little Boy Blue. The engravings in landscape orientation are entitled: A Landscape, Making the Harbour, Cattle Drinking, and The Shipwreck. The portrait orientation depict two classically dressed fellows: C. or G. Dow and The Scholar. They were purchased as a set and each has the following notation on the back: "This wood cut came from the collection of my father, Eugene Field (various dates in 1931). Look fantastic hung together in a grouping. Enjoy!


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Minor silver leaf areas missing, back of framing looks aged.

Materials & Techniques:
Drawing/Sketching Materials, Engraving, Glass, Paper, Wood

Details:
Art Subjects: Animals, Landscape, Seascape, Portrait
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Unknown

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Minor silver leaf areas missing, back of framing looks aged.