Brown University Artists_Albert Bierstadt Phillips Maps of America p

Phillips Maps of America p

hand colored in outline with circular cartouche dated 1791

Several unfinished pieces offered here provide some insight into his drawing process

the Rummell plates are glorious panoramic views of the entire campus

Despite La Harpe's efforts

Brown University Artists_Albert Bierstadt Phillips Maps of America pRichard Rummell Brown University Re strike engraving from the original plate (c. 1913). Printed on heavy woven paper and hand colored. Plate size: 17 1 4 x 29 At the turn of the century, Littig & Company commissioned the accomplished artist Richard Rummell (1848 1924) to create watercolors of some of the nations most prestigious colleges. From these watercolors, copper plates were engraved and a limited number of pulls (engravings) were distributed.