1878 Wood Engraving Art Avalanche Maderanertal Mountains Switzerland ET YPE3

This is an original 1878 black and white in-text wood engraving of an avalanche in the Maderanertal mountain alpine valley in the canton of Uri, Switzerland.

CONDITION

This 134+ 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 In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 12 x 9 inches; 30 x 23 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 Compton, Edward Theodore. Artist initials in print - bottom left of image.

Keywords specific to this image: Europe, European, Swiss, Landscape, Natural Disaster, Snow, Destruction, Uri, Edward Theodore, Peak, Summit, Pass, Climbing, Mountaineering, Debris, Slide, Slope, Flow, Rock, Boulders, Pine Trees, Forest, Outdoors, Nature, Ridge, Crest, Gravity, Current, Snowpack, Cabin, Farmer, Cottage, Rural, Cow, Bull, Livestock, Chaos, Devastation, Ice, Terrain, Hazard, Peril, Weather, Path, Timberline, Alpine Valley

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