19th century steel engraving “Hospenthal”

"Hospenthal, St. Gotthard Pass, Switzerland" is a 19th-century steel engraving created by Birket Foster and engraved by Saddler. This particular engraving showcases the picturesque setting of Hospenthal, a village located along the historic St. Gotthard Pass in Switzerland. Birket Foster's artistic style is known for its attention to detail and capturing the natural beauty of landscapes and the daily lifestyle of its inhabitants. Saddler's engraving skills translates Foster's work onto steel plates with precision and finesse. The engraving depicts the charming village nestled amidst the Swiss Alps, surrounded by rugged mountains and showcasing local architecture and scenes of daily life. This collaboration has resulted in a visually stunning and historically significant representation of a 19th-century Swiss landscape.

Size: 12.5”W x 9.25”H (paper size)
9”W x 7.5”H (print size)

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

Country of Origin: USA