George S. Lang and John James Barralet
The First Landing of Columbus in the New World
1876
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- Artist: George S. Lang
- Artist: John James Barralet
The First Landing of Columbus in the New World
1876
Physical Qualities
Etching, Sheet: 738 × 932 mm. (29 1/16 × 36 11/16 in.)
Image: 500 × 713 mm. (19 11/16 × 28 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
1984.81.2336
BMA, American Wing Rotation, July 2002 - June 2003.
Baker, William S., American Engravers and their Works, Philadelphia: Gebbie & Barrie, 1875, p. 96.
Signed: 1
Inscribed: RECTO: C in plate, below image: 'ENTERED ACCORDING TO ACT OF CONGRESS IN THE YEAR 1876. BY GEO. S. LANG IN THE OFFICE OF THE LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS AT WASHINGTON DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.'; LL in plate, below image: 'J.J. BARRALET DEL.'; LR in plate, below image: 'GEO. S. LANG, SCULP.'; Lower C in plate: 'THE FIRST LANDING OF COLUMBUS IN THE NEW WORLD.'; LL (graphite): 'Baker 2 p. 96'; BL Corner (graphite): 'wi'; BR (graphite, in diamond): '12125'. VERSO: LR (stamped in blue ink): 'THG', (stamped in violet ink): 'JL' inside 'C' inside 'INSPERATA FLORUIT'.
