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1883 Wood Engraving Post Office Inn Spain Donkey Stagecoach Reinhart XGXB1

1883 Wood Engraving Post Office Inn Spain Donkey Stagecoach Reinhart XGXB1

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This is an original 1883 black and white in-text wood engraving of the Post Office Inn located in the city of Alicante, Spain. Instead of the pony express, the burro express can be seen depicted here.

CONDITION

This 128+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

  • Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
  • Grade: Very Fine +++
  • Dimensions: Approximately 5 x 6 inches; 13 x 15 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)

Hola, mi amigos! Join Period Paper on vacation to beautiful Spanish vistas in this collection of images rendered by artist, Charles S. Reinhart, the "maestro de las artes." Imagine the mystique of the music emanating from Gypsy guitars and romantic serenades. Even feel free to join in the traditional Gypsy dance party at the Plaza de Mayor if you'd like! Then take a trip to the "otro lado" of Espana, as you immerse yourself alongside peasants, burros, and old, coffee brewing companions. If all this wasn't enough to burst your Pinata, take a swing by the Tomb of Christopher Columbus, the first explorer to discover the Bahamas Americas! To continue browsing this unique collection, simply click on the link provided beneath the condition paragraph. Viaje Seguro! (Safe Journey!)

This piece was illustrated by Reinhart, Charles Stanley. Artist signature in print - bottom left of image.

Charles Stanley Reinhart

Charles Stanley Reinhart (1844-1896) was an American artist hailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. However, he received his formal art education at the Munich Academy of Fine Arts (Royal Academy) in Germany. He was most recognized for his paintings, printmaking, illustrations, fresco murals, graphic art design and mosaics, as well as his realism style. ReinhartÕs works primarily center on coastal beach scenes, cityscapes, figures, genre, botanical and floral, streetscapes, portraits and historical subjects. His art has been exhibited at the 1889 Exposition Universelle (Paris WorldÕs Fair), the National Academy of Design in New York, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the Paris Salon, the Boston Art Club and more. He was affiliated with the Brooklyn Art Association, the Society of Illustrators and more.

Keywords specific to this image: Alley, Urban, Burro, Spanish, Mail, Transport, Alicante

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