{"product_id":"1938-wood-engraving-aland-islands-finstroms-kyrka-church-finland-graveyard-art-132830-xgg1-068","title":"1938 Wood Engraving Aland Islands Finstroms Kyrka Church Finland Graveyard XGG1","description":"This is an original 1938 black and white wood engraving of a church and graveyard on one of the Finnish Islands of Åland.  The caption reads \"Finströms Kyrka\" in Sweedish, which translates to \"Finstroms Church\". \n\n\u003cp\u003eThornton Oakley (1881-1953) was an American illustrator known for his work with \u003ci\u003e\"Century,\" \"Harper's Monthly,\"\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e\"National Geographic.\"\u003c\/i\u003e Oakley collaborated with his wife, Amy, while creating a series of travel books. Amy wrote the text, and Thornton illustrated. Oakley studied at the University of Pennsylvania, and received degrees in architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 73+ 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 that there is print on the verso of this engraving. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Original 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 5 x 7 inches; 13 x 18 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 Oakley, Thornton. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThornton Oakley\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e(1881-1953) Thornton Oakley was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in architecture. He also studied illustration with Howard Pyle. He was best known for his depiction of industrial subjects. OakleyÕs work appeared in numerous books and magazines, including Harper's, The Century, Collier's, and Everybody's Magazine. His paintings are in the collections of many museums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeywords specific to this image: Graves, Graveyard, Woman, Flowers, Steeple, Finnish\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eXGG1C38 zz2021\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Period Paper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33519172049,"sku":"132830_XGG1_068","price":47.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8371\/products\/XGG1_068_58e13e15-b2ca-462b-b028-ce01077f35ab.jpg?v=1571708896","url":"https:\/\/www.periodpaper.com\/products\/1938-wood-engraving-aland-islands-finstroms-kyrka-church-finland-graveyard-art-132830-xgg1-068","provider":"Period Paper Historic Art LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}