19th century steel engraving “Orta”

This 19th-century steel engraving "Orta" after Birket Foster and engraved by J.J. Crew portrays a picturesque scene of the Italian village of Orta. Viewers can see the charming details of the village's architecture, including quaint houses, a village marker place, and a view of the lake and surrounding mountains. Birket Foster's artistic style often emphasized idyllic rural scenes with meticulous attention to detail and romanticized landscapes. The engraving by J.J. Crew preserves the delicate lines and intricate nuances of Foster's original artwork, capturing the beauty and tranquility of Orta as envisioned by the artist.

Size: 12.5”W x 9.25”H (paper size)
9”W x 6.75”H (print size)

Condition: Vintage / Antique. Unframed print is in excellent condition with some yellowing around edges of paper

Country of Origin: USA