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1914 Halftone Print River Meuse Ruin Castle Four Son Aymon Chateau XGRA9

1914 Halftone Print River Meuse Ruin Castle Four Son Aymon Chateau XGRA9

$45.95 USD
This is an original 1914 black and white halftone print of "The River, from the Ruins of the Castle of the Four Sons of Aymon," by George Wharton Edwards. This image is captured from the vantage point of the Château Regnault overlooking the River Meuse. The term "Castle of the Four Sons of Aymon" refers to an historic children's tale and chivalrous legends of four brothers who acted as revolutionaries against the power of Charlemagne.

CONDITION

This 97+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. No creases. No natural defects.No surface rub.No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

  • Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
  • Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
  • Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 x 8.75 inches; 14 x 22 cm
  • Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
  • Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Edwards, George Wharton. Artist signature in print - bottom left of image.

George Wharton Edwards

George Wharton Edwards (1859-1950) was an American artist hailing from Fair Haven, Connecticut. He was most recognized for his paintings, illustrations, fresco murals, Plein Air paintings and mosaics, as well as his impressionism and realism styles. His works primarily centered on architecture, cityscapes, figures, genre, landscapes, portraits, Native American culture, gardens, marine and nautical, and historical subjects. EdwardsÕ art has been exhibited at the Corcoran Gallery of Washington D. C., the Louisiana Purchase Exposition (also known as the St. Louis WorldÕs Fair of 1904), the Art Institute of Chicago, the Paris Salons, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and more. He was also affiliated with the Boston Art Club, the National Academy of Design, the American Water Color Society, the Brooklyn Art Association, the Society of Illustrators and the National Arts Club. Later, Edwards served as an illustrator for CollierÕs Magazine.

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