off-set lithograph adhered to a poster with printing ink
Paper/Support:
Portrait; single-sided
Primary: 0.174- 0.184; Secondary: 0.091- 0.100; Tertiary:0.324- 0.327 mm
The primary support containing the reproduction is a calendared, cream, wove paper. The blue secondary support which frames the reproduction is decorative, thin glossy paper. The blue pigment and gloss is only on the recto; the verso is brown and mat. These two support are adhered to a large, cream, thicker support which has a gridded texture.
Born 12 January 1837; died 25 August 1926. In 1844, Moran and his family settled in Maryland. Moran began his career in the 1850s as a wood engraver in Philadelphia. In the mid-1850s, he studied painting in Philadelphia under his brother Edward Moran. Moran and his brother travelled to England in 1862 to study painting. In the 1860s, Moran also visited France and Italy. In 1871, Moran accompanied the Geological Survey of Yellowstone National Park, Colorado. In 1872, Moran established himself in New York City. In 1916, Moran moved to Santa Barbara, California. Comment on works: Landscapes
Related People:
Moran, Edward, sibling of - person American painter, 1829-1901
Moran, Edward Percy, uncle/aunt of - person American painter, 1862-1935
Moran, Mary Nimmo, spouse of - person American etcher and landscapist, 1842-1899
Inscribed in print in ink, "Want a trip abroad? A definite savings plan with enable you to visit the interesting places of the world." in lower center on recto; Inscribed in print in ink, "The Grand Canal, Venice. Thomas Moran, that truly wonderful painter, became famous for his Venetian paintings. His work hangs in the art galleries of the world. His work stands preeminent in softness yet vividness of coloring." in lower center on recto; Inscribed in print in ink, "(c) 1934 - Henri M. Stewart, N.Y." in lower left on recto
