SWITZERLAND Mount St. Gothard - 1820 Antique Print Engraving by Major Cockburn

Description: Print Specifics: Type of print: Intaglio, steel engraving - SCARCE original antique print Year of printing: not indicated in the print, actual: 1820 Publisher - Artist: Bodwell & Martin, New Bond Street, London - Major Cockburn Condition: 2 (1. Excellent - 2. Very good - 3. Good - 4. Fair). Few light brownish spots/areas, mostly in blank margins. Please examine the photos for extent. The print is slightly 'wavy'. Dimensions: 7 x 10.5 inches (17 x 26 cm), including blank margins (borders) around the image.Paper weight: 2-3 (1. Thick - 2. Heavier - 3. Medium heavy - 4. Slightly heavier - 5. Thin)Reverse side: BlankNotes: 1. Green color around the print in the photo is a contrasting background on which the print was photographed. 2. Print detail is sharper than the photo of the print. Original Narrative: St. Gothard, from below Ariolo: Here the ascent of Mont St. Gothard commences : the whole way is paved, and the valley much wider than that leading to the Devil's Bridge : the scene was that of rude and solitary grandeur, enlivened, perhaps, by a cottager, with a few cattle and a drove of mules, passing from Italy. As you advance, two or three small lakes present themselves, and a wretched house called the Hospice, formerly the residence of Hospitable Monks; but the French having ruined it, at present it is become a public house of the lowest order. The descent to Italy possesses all the awful accompaniments of Alpine grandeur: it is a scene of surrounding sterility ; pyramidal mountains rise above the road; and the dangers of the passage, from a fall of snow during the spring season, were every where apparent. Martin2001 Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy! Any print purchased from me may be returned for any (or no) reason for a full refund including all postage. Internet seller since 1998.Five-star service.

Price: 22 USD

Location: Manassas, Virginia

End Time: 2025-01-29T18:48:47.000Z

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