Harper's Weekly 'Richmond, Virginia'

U.S.A., 1862

22 x 15 in (56 x 38 cm)

ID #LONGERHORIZONTALB&W-2-S

"The City of Richmond, Virginia"

This engraving from Harper's Weekly depicts the James River in Richmond, Virginia, as well as a topographical map of the area above it.

Harper's Weekly was an American political magazine that ran from 1857 until 1916. It was known for its coverage of the American Civil War which included mixed media such as illustrations, engravings, maps, and photographs. Famous political cartoonists such as Thomas Nast, Winslow Homer, and Granville Perkins all contributed an array of work to the publication. It was the most widely read journal in the United States at its peak.

Year: 1862

Condition: Good; please note small tear on lower right edge of page. Discoloration of paper is natural due to age.

This poster is linen-backed on canvas. Email us at postermuseum@gmail.com for more details.

100-250 american black and white harpers weekly horizontal james river magazine map original political magazine poster richmond size-22-x-15 united states vintage vintage poster virginia

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