Framed Antique Harper's Weekly Wood Engraving: Porpoise Chase & Mauritius Island Visit

Framed Antique Harper's Weekly Wood Engraving: Porpoise Chase & Mauritius Island Visit.

Item #: 4116

Product Description:

Step back into the 19th century with this authentic, framed Harper's Weekly wood engraving, a perfect addition for collectors of historical prints, maritime history, or antique illustrations. This ready-to-hang piece tells a small narrative in two distinct, detailed illustrations.

Key Features:

Two-Panel Narrative: The print is divided into two dramatic scenes, both full of texture and character typical of classic wood engravings.

Top Illustration: Shows a boat and sailors in a choppy sea. This panel is titled "Attempt To Harpoon a Porpoise—No Luck." (as seen in image_0.png). It captures the dynamic failure of a chase.

Bottom Illustration: Depicts a different perspective, showing porpoises swimming freely. This panel is titled "The Harpoon Laid Aside." (as seen in image_0.png), implying a conclusion or perhaps a change of heart.

Unique Context: The entire printed panel features a fascinating collective caption at the bottom: "A VISIT TO THE ISLAND OF MAURITIUS.—[SEE PAGE 174.]" (as seen in image_0.png), linking these specific illustrations to a larger feature about the remote island.

Handsome Framing: Presented in a matching dark wood frame with a clean cream-colored mat.

Antique Character: As a genuinely aged piece of history, the print and mat may show subtle, attractive signs of patina, toning, and vintage character, enhancing its authentic provenance.

Specifications

• Item Number: #4116

• Overall Framed Size: Approximately 15" x 14"

• Visible Print Area (Mat Opening): Approximately 9 1/4" x 7 1/2"

Add this compelling slice of 19th-century visual journalism to your collection or space. This is a unique, ready-to-display piece.