{"product_id":"untitled-jul11_19-08-35","title":"Antique Cumberland Gap Steel Engraving | Harry Fenn | Picturesque America | Professionally Framed Landscape","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally published for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicturesque America; or, The Land We Live In\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this antique steel engraving depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCumberland Gap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the historic mountain pass connecting Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee. The illustration was created by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarry Fenn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, whose detailed landscapes helped define one of the nineteenth century’s most celebrated illustrated publications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD. Appleton \u0026amp; Company of New York\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicturesque America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e introduced readers to many of America’s most iconic landscapes through finely executed steel engravings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example remains professionally framed and presents beautifully. The engraving displays \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elight age-related foxing throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, consistent with an antique paper print of this period, while preserving the crisp detail and character of the original image. The frame shows light, expected wear from age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcquired from the estate of a longtime Kentucky collector, this piece offers both historical significance and timeless decorative appeal, making it equally at home in a study, library, cabin, or collected wall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFrame:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14” W × 11” H × ½” D\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVisible engraving:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 12½” W × 9½” H\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally framed and ready to display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAntique steel engraving in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003every good vintage condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge-appropriate foxing and natural toning are present, including several small visible spots near the upper margin and lighter spotting near the lower margin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese characteristics are typical of antique paper and are consistent with the age of the engraving, adding to its authentic historical character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe engraved image itself remains crisp and displays beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame shows light, expected vintage wear consistent with age and careful use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollected slowly. Chosen with care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shop of Old","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45215578423431,"sku":null,"price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9345\/6775\/files\/FF277496-79F2-4B66-BFEF-565A004685EB.jpg?v=1783812132","url":"https:\/\/shopofold.com\/products\/untitled-jul11_19-08-35","provider":"Shop of Old","version":"1.0","type":"link"}