{"product_id":"1906-color-print-grand-canal-venice-italy-birket-foster-sailboat-gondola-church-168748-xat7-053","title":"1906 Color Print Grand Canal Venice Italy Birket Foster Sailboat Gondola XAT7","description":"This is an original 1906 color print of the entrance to the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. The Grand Canal is the main thoroughfare through this magnificent and ancient city.\u003cp\u003eThe original artwork in this print was created by Myles Birket Foster (1825-1899). Foster was an English watercolor artist and illustrator. He was born in North Shields, England, to a Quaker family. Foster was apprenticed to a wood engraver named Ebenezer Landells in London and worked as an illustrator for books and periodicals. He is also known for his landscapes which he painted as he traveled throughout Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 105+ year old Item is rated Near Mint \/ Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. Minor print defect - top left corner. No surface rub. No tears. Light moisture wrinkling.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Original Color Print; Color\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 7 x 5 inches; 18 x 13 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 Foster, Myles Birket (Birkett). There is no visible artist signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeywords specific to this image: Venezia, Italia, Gondolier, Cityscape\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eXAT7C06 zz10000\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Period Paper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33559225361,"sku":"168748_XAT7_053","price":47.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8371\/products\/XAT7_053_7c689b60-42ba-4ccb-95ee-84139a52597b.jpg?v=1571710177","url":"https:\/\/www.periodpaper.com\/products\/1906-color-print-grand-canal-venice-italy-birket-foster-sailboat-gondola-church-168748-xat7-053","provider":"Period Paper Historic Art LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}