Description
Peace – 1893 Photogravure after Walter L. Dean
A 19th-century American heliogravure after Peace by marine painter Walter L. Dean (1854–1912). The composition depicts the WhiteSquadron at rest in harbor, with the central warship shown bow-on andadditional naval vessels anchored in the distance. Dean was a noted Americanmarine painter, and his large painting Peace (The White Squadron in BostonHarbor) was exhibited at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition and lateracquired for the U.S. House collection.
This print is inscribed “Copyright 1893 by Walter L.Dean” at lower left, “Peace” at lower center, “Photogravure Goupil” at lowerright, and “D. Appleton & Co New York” below.
The sheet is in poor condition. It shows toning andfoxing throughout, with remnant tape marks on the verso. Please refer to thepictures for condition.
Details • Medium: Photogravure on paper • Artist: Walter L. Dean (after) • Title: Peace • Date: 1893 • Publisher: D. Appleton & Co., New York • Printer: Goupil • Paper Size: 14.5 × 9.25 in. • Image Size: 12 × 7.75 in. • Framing: Unframed
Inscriptions: • Upper center: WALTER L. DEAN • Lower left: Copyright 1893 by Walter L. Dean • Lower center: Peace • Lower right: Photogravure Goupil • Bottom center: D. Appleton & Co New York
• Condition Report: Poor condition; toning; foxing;remnant tape marks on verso; unframed
Disclaimer I have conducted thorough research to ensure the accuracy and authenticity ofthis work to the best of my ability. However, it is sold as is, with noguarantees or warranties regarding its provenance or historical attribution.
