1875 Wood Engraving Sloop Santa Martha Ship Sail Rio Negro Brazil Raft XGHC1

This is an original 1875 black and white wood engraving of the Sloop Santa Martha arriving to pick up a traveler on route to Para on Brazil. A group of drunken Barra Traders insisted on seeing off the traveler aboard a raft in the waters of the Rio Negro.

CONDITION

This 136+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No creases. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 6.5 x 5.5 inches; 17 x 14 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Riou, Edouard . Artist signature in print - bottom right of image.

Keywords specific to this image: Barra Traders, Jungle, Amazon, River, Canoe, Dinghy, Paddle, Oar, Celebration, Tropics, Travel, Nature, Outdoors, Vessel, Voyage, South America

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