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Views from the Edward Vischer papers [graphic]
BANC PIC 1977.115--PIC; BANC PIC 1977.115--AX; BANC PIC 1977.115--C; BANC PIC 1977.115
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Title:
Views from the Edward Vischer papersCreator/Contributor:
Vischer, Edward., creatorCreator/Contributor:
Ogilby, R. E. (Robert E.)Abstract:
Items relating to the Washoe mining region include: a large format textual description of Vischer's "Panorama from the summit
of Mount Davidson, Washoe Range"; and four photographs (c.1862 by Vischer, possibly from an album or catalog) which reproduce
"Vicher's vignettes of Washoe" and "Vischer's Panorama of Washoe, from the summit of Mount Davidson." Collection also includes
eight original watercolors, some of which appear to reproduce Vischer originals, by Ogilby; mostly showing the San Francisco
Bay, missions, and other California scenes. Some of these are decorated by pressed foliage surrounding the images.
Date:
ca. 1850-ca. 1869 (issued)Subject:
n-us-ca -- n-us-nvMines and mineral resources -- Nevada -- Pictorial works
Spanish mission buildings -- California -- Pictorial works
Washoe Region (Nev.) -- Pictorial works
San Francisco Bay (Calif.) -- Pictorial works
Note:
Title supplied by cataloger.
Photographers unknown. Art by Edward Vischer, some copied by [R.E.?] Ogilby.
Photographic reproductions (albumen) of art by Edward Vischer; watercolor reproductions by Ogilby (presumably of Vischer art);
and 1 printed broadside describing a Vischer view.
ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS (size AX): RESTRICTED. Requests for use of original must be approved by the appropriate curator.
Transferred from the Edward Vischer papers (BANC MSS 77/37).
Type:
graphicWatercolors.
Physical Description:
graphic
picture
14 items (4 photographic prints, 8 paintings, 1 print and 1 broadside) : albumen photographic prints and watercolors ; various
sizes.
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC PIC 1977.115--PIC
BANC PIC 1977.115--AX
BANC PIC 1977.115--C
BANC PIC 1977.115
Origin:
CaliforniaCopyright Note:
ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS (size AX): RESTRICTED. Requests for use of original must be approved by the appropriate curator.