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Travels in Malta and Sicily, with Sketches of Gibraltar in MDCCCXXVII
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Topographic Chart of Mt. AEtna
Travels in Malta and Sicily, with Sketches of Gibraltar in MDCCCXXVII
Printed by: Pendleton's Lithography (American, founded in 1825)
1831
Medium/Technique
Lithograph with hand coloring
Credit Line
Gift of Sylvester Rosa Koehler
Accession NumberK3219
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
DescriptionPublished in: Andrew Bigelow, Travels in Malta and Sicily, with Sketches of Gibraltar in MDCCCXXVII (Boston: Published by Carter, Hendee & Babcock. New York -- Elam Bliss, 1831).
This plate removed from Sylvester Koehler's copy of the book, by Koehler himself (the book bears MFA accession number KBR1430).
Bigelow notes in his introduction that: "As it was desirable, not for mere embellishment, but for the sake of illustration, to introduce some lithograph prints into this work, — and the author himself being no draughtsman, — he was obliged in selecting from the materials which he possessed, to avail himself of the sketches of others." Thus, "The Topographical Chart of Mount AEtna, as stated in the Appendix, was framed from two plans transmitted from a Sicilian friend and correspondent." (Bigelow, Travels in Malta, page v)
This plate removed from Sylvester Koehler's copy of the book, by Koehler himself (the book bears MFA accession number KBR1430).
Bigelow notes in his introduction that: "As it was desirable, not for mere embellishment, but for the sake of illustration, to introduce some lithograph prints into this work, — and the author himself being no draughtsman, — he was obliged in selecting from the materials which he possessed, to avail himself of the sketches of others." Thus, "The Topographical Chart of Mount AEtna, as stated in the Appendix, was framed from two plans transmitted from a Sicilian friend and correspondent." (Bigelow, Travels in Malta, page v)
Marks
Verso: stamp of S.R. Koehler (Lugt 1580)
Verso: stamp of MFA Koehler Collection (Lugt 1581)
Verso: signature of S.R. Koehler (Lugt 5017)
Verso: stamp of MFA Koehler Collection (Lugt 1581)
Verso: signature of S.R. Koehler (Lugt 5017)
InscriptionsIn plate, below image: Pendleton's Lithogy. Boston. / Topographic Chart of Mt. AEtna: / Denoting the Boundaries of Plants, & Heights & Temperatures of Stations.
The chart is labeled extensively within the image.
On verso, in graphite, in the hand of Sylvester Koehler: Specimens of Lithography / from / Pendleton's Establishement. | From: / Travels in Malta & Sicily / by / Andrew Bigelow. / Boston. 1831. / (I tore [?] these from the book, / as that would have no / interest & would have in- / creased the bulk.)
On verso, in ink: S. R. Koehler
The chart is labeled extensively within the image.
On verso, in graphite, in the hand of Sylvester Koehler: Specimens of Lithography / from / Pendleton's Establishement. | From: / Travels in Malta & Sicily / by / Andrew Bigelow. / Boston. 1831. / (I tore [?] these from the book, / as that would have no / interest & would have in- / creased the bulk.)
On verso, in ink: S. R. Koehler