1872 Wood Engraving Henry O'Reilly Art Bear Hunting Dog Rochester NY Log XAPA7

"O'Reilly's Sketches of Rochester"

This is an original 1872 black and white wood engraving of an illustration by Henry O'Reilly that portrayed an American sportsman shooting at a bear with rifle outside his log cabin near Rochester, New York during the Colonial era.

CONDITION

This 141+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. Small tear - bottom left corner.

• Product Type: Original Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 3.75 inches; 15 x 10 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)

Period Paper is proud to present a portfolio of wood engravings from 1872 by American illustrator and physician, Dr. Alexander Anderson. Anderson was one of the earliest American wood engravers. To continue browsing this unique collection, simply click on the link provided beneath the condition paragraph. Enjoy!

This piece was illustrated by O'Reilly, Henry. There is no visible artist signature.

Reproductive art by Alexander Anderson.

Keywords specific to this image: Animals, Wildlife, Gun, Pets, Frontier

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