{"product_id":"1896-wood-engraving-plaza-victoria-buenos-aires-argentina-casa-rosada-city-150975-xgfa1-002","title":"1896 Wood Engraving Plaza Victoria Buenos Aires Argentina Casa Rosada City XGFA1","description":"This is an original 1896 black and white in-text wood engraving of Victoria Plaza in the Argentinean capital city of Buenos Aires.  The Casa Rosada (Pink House) and the Monument to Christopher Columbus can be seen here. \n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdward Whymper\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Edward Whymper (1840-1911), the mountaineer, explorer, and illustrator, is remembered for being the first man to successfully ascend the Matterhorn of Switzerland in 1865. Whymper was born in London, England and was the second of eleven children. His elder brother Frederick was also an artist and explorer, and became a celebrated wood engraver, much like Edward. Both had learned to engrave in their fatherÕs studio.  In 1860, Edward was commissioned to create a portfolio depicting Professor BonneyÕs ascent of Mont Pelvoux. Whymper became enthralled with mountaineering during this experience, and went on to explore Mont Blanc and the Pennine Alps for himself for the remaining duration of the 1860s. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhymper had unsuccessfully tried climbing the Matterhorn eight times, but in 1865, met with success with his six other party members. Unfortunately, during the descent, four of the men fell to their deaths, after one of the men slipped and fell onto another.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an engraver, Whymper was innovative, and had the patience and skills necessary to manipulate the medium and furnish unusually sharp contrast within his pieces. This is extremely difficult to do with wood engravings, and yet Whymper succeeded at it, while maintaining the original pieceÕs composition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 115+ year old Item is rated Near Mint \/ 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black \/ White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Mint \/ Very Fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 6.5 x 4.5 inches; 17 x 11 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/b\u003e Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w\/ Full Provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtection:\u003c\/b\u003e Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece was illustrated by Whymper, Edward. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdward Whymper\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Edward Whymper (1840-1911), the mountaineer, explorer, and illustrator, is remembered for being the first man to successfully ascend the Matterhorn of Switzerland in 1865. Whymper was born in London, England and was the second of eleven children. His elder brother Frederick was also an artist and explorer, and became a celebrated wood engraver, much like Edward; both had learned to engrave in their fatherÕs studio.  In 1860, Edward was commissioned to create a portfolio depicting Professor BonneyÕs ascent of Mont Pelvoux. Whymper became enthralled with mountaineering during this experience, and went on to explore Mont Blanc and the Pennine Alps for himself for the duration of the 1860s. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhymper had unsuccessfully tried climbing the Matterhorn eight times, but in 1865, successfully reached the summit with six other party members. Unfortunately, during the descent, four of the men fell to their deaths, after one of the men slipped and fell onto another.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeywords specific to this image: Architecture, Monument, Tower, Clock, Pink House, Building\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eXGFA1C96 zz10000\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Period Paper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33499960337,"sku":"150975_XGFA1_002","price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8371\/products\/XGFA1_002.jpg?v=1571708584","url":"https:\/\/www.periodpaper.com\/products\/1896-wood-engraving-plaza-victoria-buenos-aires-argentina-casa-rosada-city-150975-xgfa1-002","provider":"Period Paper Historic Art LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}