Court of Honor, Worlds Fair, 1893
Court of Honor, Worlds Fair, 1893

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Court of Honor, Worlds Fair, 1893

W. B. Closson, American, 1848–1926
after J. André Castaigne, active 1885–1900
x1944-472

Information

Title
Court of Honor, Worlds Fair, 1893
Maker
W. B. Closson
after J. André Castaigne
Medium

Wood engraving

Dimensions

block: 12.7 x 18.5 cm. (5 x 7 5/16 in.)
sheet: 24.5 x 31 cm. (9 5/8 x 12 3/16 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss A. G. Latham (niece of W.B. Closson)

Object Number
x1944-472
Signatures

Signed in graphite, lower right: W.B. Closson
Signed in block, lower left: Closson Sc.
Signed in block, lower right: A. Castaigne

Culture
American
Type
prints, wood engravings
Subject
world's fairs, figures (representations), buildings, lakes, bridges (built works)

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