Winslow Homer was one of the most famous an most
collected artist of the 1800's. He got his start as an illustrator for
Harper's Weekly, and this is one of his very early pieces. The
illustration shows the Army of the Potomac crossing the Long Bridge
between Washington and Virginia. Telegraph wires are seen strung atop
the bridge, and soldiers are seen marching across the bridge for as far
as the eye can see. The image is captioned, "The Advance Guard of the
Grand Army of the United States Crossing the Long Bridge Over the
Potomac at 2 A.M. on May 24, 1861. This is a fabulous piece of art, in
the traditional Homer style.
Original Winslow Homer prints are becoming
increasingly difficult to find as they are being quickly scooped up by
serious collectors and investors. I do not know when I will be able to
offer another one this nice, so you will want to make your best bid on
this one. It will make a striking display when framed and placed in
your office or study. I assure you it will get noticed. This print
will not only be cherished by its new owner, but by generations to
come. What other purchase that you make this year will have such
enduring value?
Unlike newsprint of this century, these older,
original pages do not yellow and fall apart. The reason is that modern
newspapers use an acid based process. Remnant acid in the paper causes
the paper to quickly yellow and deteriorate. A different process was
used in the mid-1800's which yielded an exceptional quality paper that
will last for centuries. Special acid free mats should be used when you
frame this piece to ensure that it will last another 150 years. Acid
free mats are available at most better frame shops. If you have any
questions related to handling or framing this piece feel free to email
me. The print is approximately 11x16 inches. I have been collecting
Civil War Newspapers for over 10 years. It is a fascinating hobby, and
I find that these pieces really get noticed when framed and displayed.
The leaf is in very good condition. It has the rich
sepia toning that you expect in original material from this period. It
has a few spots of light foxing and a few finger smudges in the margins.
Don't, miss your chance to own an original Winslow
Homer Print.
