W.H. Bartlett Washington's Monument Baltimore Framed Triple Matted Antique c1840
This antique hand-colored architectural print depicts Washington's Monument, Baltimore, and is now more confidently attributed to W.H. Bartlett (William Henry Bartlett, 1809–1854). Bartlett was one of the most recognized British topographical artists of the 19th century, celebrated for detailed views of North American and European landscapes, cities, and landmarks.
The work falls within the Romantic period and represents topographical and architectural illustration, a genre that blended artistic atmosphere with documentary detail. The finely engraved lines, muted hand coloring, and picturesque arrangement of figures and architecture are characteristic of Bartlett's work. This antique print has been professionally framed with layered matting and presents as a highly desirable display piece for collectors of Americana, Baltimore history, and 19th-century engraved views.
Artist: W.H. Bartlett (William Henry Bartlett)
Title: Washington's Monument, Baltimore
Art Period: Romantic Period
Style: Topographical / Architectural Illustration
Subject: Washington Monument, Baltimore Maryland
Medium: Hand-colored steel engraving
Image Material: Paper
Frame Type: Decorative marbled frame
Frame Material: Composite / wood appearance
Matted: Yes – triple matted
Publisher: Unknown (possibly from a period travel publication)
Printer/Engraver: Not visible from images
Place of Origin: United States / British publication market
Estimated Publication Date: circa 1840–1850
Image size: 8 × 5.5 in. (20.3 × 14 cm)
Framed size: 14.5 × 12 in. (36.8 × 30.5 cm)
Excellent condition.
2 lbs
SKU 9422
The work falls within the Romantic period and represents topographical and architectural illustration, a genre that blended artistic atmosphere with documentary detail. The finely engraved lines, muted hand coloring, and picturesque arrangement of figures and architecture are characteristic of Bartlett's work. This antique print has been professionally framed with layered matting and presents as a highly desirable display piece for collectors of Americana, Baltimore history, and 19th-century engraved views.
Artist: W.H. Bartlett (William Henry Bartlett)
Title: Washington's Monument, Baltimore
Art Period: Romantic Period
Style: Topographical / Architectural Illustration
Subject: Washington Monument, Baltimore Maryland
Medium: Hand-colored steel engraving
Image Material: Paper
Frame Type: Decorative marbled frame
Frame Material: Composite / wood appearance
Matted: Yes – triple matted
Publisher: Unknown (possibly from a period travel publication)
Printer/Engraver: Not visible from images
Place of Origin: United States / British publication market
Estimated Publication Date: circa 1840–1850
Image size: 8 × 5.5 in. (20.3 × 14 cm)
Framed size: 14.5 × 12 in. (36.8 × 30.5 cm)
Excellent condition.
2 lbs
SKU 9422
Description
This antique hand-colored architectural print depicts Washington's Monument, Baltimore, and is now more confidently attributed to W.H. Bartlett (William Henry Bartlett, 1809–1854). Bartlett was one of the most recognized British topographical artists of the 19th century, celebrated for detailed views of North American and European landscapes, cities, and landmarks.
The work falls within the Romantic period and represents topographical and architectural illustration, a genre that blended artistic atmosphere with documentary detail. The finely engraved lines, muted hand coloring, and picturesque arrangement of figures and architecture are characteristic of Bartlett's work. This antique print has been professionally framed with layered matting and presents as a highly desirable display piece for collectors of Americana, Baltimore history, and 19th-century engraved views.
Artist: W.H. Bartlett (William Henry Bartlett)
Title: Washington's Monument, Baltimore
Art Period: Romantic Period
Style: Topographical / Architectural Illustration
Subject: Washington Monument, Baltimore Maryland
Medium: Hand-colored steel engraving
Image Material: Paper
Frame Type: Decorative marbled frame
Frame Material: Composite / wood appearance
Matted: Yes – triple matted
Publisher: Unknown (possibly from a period travel publication)
Printer/Engraver: Not visible from images
Place of Origin: United States / British publication market
Estimated Publication Date: circa 1840–1850
Image size: 8 × 5.5 in. (20.3 × 14 cm)
Framed size: 14.5 × 12 in. (36.8 × 30.5 cm)
Excellent condition.
2 lbs
SKU 9422
The work falls within the Romantic period and represents topographical and architectural illustration, a genre that blended artistic atmosphere with documentary detail. The finely engraved lines, muted hand coloring, and picturesque arrangement of figures and architecture are characteristic of Bartlett's work. This antique print has been professionally framed with layered matting and presents as a highly desirable display piece for collectors of Americana, Baltimore history, and 19th-century engraved views.
Artist: W.H. Bartlett (William Henry Bartlett)
Title: Washington's Monument, Baltimore
Art Period: Romantic Period
Style: Topographical / Architectural Illustration
Subject: Washington Monument, Baltimore Maryland
Medium: Hand-colored steel engraving
Image Material: Paper
Frame Type: Decorative marbled frame
Frame Material: Composite / wood appearance
Matted: Yes – triple matted
Publisher: Unknown (possibly from a period travel publication)
Printer/Engraver: Not visible from images
Place of Origin: United States / British publication market
Estimated Publication Date: circa 1840–1850
Image size: 8 × 5.5 in. (20.3 × 14 cm)
Framed size: 14.5 × 12 in. (36.8 × 30.5 cm)
Excellent condition.
2 lbs
SKU 9422
W.H. Bartlett Washington's Monument Baltimore Framed Triple Matted Antique c1840
$95.00