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Western Scenes

Contemporary images of the American West
from illustrated newspapers

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Harper's Weekly was a weekly newspaper filled with woodblock illustrations by many of the leading American artists of the last half of the nineteenth century. It, and other illustrated newspapers of the day, provide one of the only sources for contemporary images of the American West during the nineteenth century. Drawn by a number of expert artists, including Frederic Remington, Charles Graham, R.F. Zogbaum and Thomas Moran, these wood engraved images were based on first-hand drawings and would have appeared almost immediately after the event depicte, for instance a view of a Sioux/U.S. Cavalry fight on September 3, 1863 was published only a few weeks later on October 21st. These prints are now beginning to be appreciated not only as decorative and affordable, but as having their own historic value for the collector.

Unless noted otherwise, the following prints: were issued in Harper's Weekly, are uncolored wood engravings, and are in very good condition. Sizes are for image only, excluding text. Photographs can be provided upon request.

One of the most famous of the illustrators who worked for the newspapers was Frederic Remington. We have a separate page with a listing of prints by this great western artist.
GoGo to listing of prints by Frederic Remington




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