THOMAS MORAN
(American, 1837-1926)
Chromolithograph - 1912
"Grand Canyon of Arizona from Hermit Rim" Road
Printed by the American Lithographic Company, New York.
These Pieces are Extremely Rare and were usually displayed without glass, which means most of the few that are left are damaged very badly. This one seemed to be protected flat and not framed or not framed very long anyway, because of it's crisp vibrant condition.
RARELY SEEN or OFFERED
Vibrant Original Mint Colors
Crisp Overall Condition, with only light signs of handling.
It is A Hand Carved Arts & Crafts Period Frame in Excellent Overall Condition.
THIS IS ONE OF THE LARGEST OF ALL THOMAS MORAN ORIGINAL PRINTS.
The promotion of the Grand Canyon was pursued by corporations that stood to profit from their association. The Atchinson, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway looked to art as one of many ways to increase the number of passengers on its railways. For many years the company was the only direct route to the Grand Canyon, and they saw the production of this print as a wonderful promotional piece to be used to decorate stations, offices and hotels. Moran's original painting is still in the possession of the company. However, the Santa Fe did not acquire the painting directly from Moran, but purchased it from the American Lithographic Co., who had bought it from Moran's Chicago dealer. For the sum of $4,000 the railroad received the oil and reproduction rights along with 2,500 chromolithographs that the Passenger Department distributed. The quality of the chromolithography superbly captures Moran's luminous tones.
Image Size approximately 26" x 34.25"
Overall Frame Size roughly 29" x 38"
- This Piece has been backed with Acid Free Products and U.V. Conservation Glass to protect it from further aging.
- THIS IS TRULY AS GOOD AS YOU WILL FIND!
This RARE PIECE is Fairly Priced at: $3500 + Oversized Shipping Costs, Insurance, and 25.00 for crating materials. I will crate it myself for No Charge.
(Due to its large size and High Value it has be shipped via Parcel Post Oversized. THIS IS A BIG PUPPY!)
To purchase this piece or if you have any questions about it,
please email Stephen Hutak at: dreamgardener49@aol.com
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