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Niagara Falls picture, very unique

By Al Harris, 20 September, 2017
Description

Painting Title: The Falls of Niagara, The title is devided into the two upper corners. The number 18 is in the bottom left corner and the number 25 is in the bottom right corner. The inscription on the piece cover 4 sides. Across the top reads:Above, below, wher'er the astonished eye Turns to behold, new opening wonders lie, The right side reads: This great o'erwhelming work of aweful time in all its dread magnificence sublime.The left side reads: With uproar hideous the Falls appear, The stunning tumult thundering on the ear. The bottom reads: Rises on our view amid a crashing roar That bids us kneel, and Time's great God adore.

The falls appear along with a large green tree on the left with animals seemingly from a distance. Dear, Squerrel, snake and a man with both arms raised toward the falls on the right side. The frame is wood, the size is 36W x 31L

Category
Folk Art
Medium
Wood Frame, not sure if it is oil on canvas or a print. Glass is in frame. The inner boarder is canvas.
Distinguishing marks
Artist Edward Hicks
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
Maybe 33 L
Date Period
1825 is listed on the painting
Price Paid (If known)
Given as a gift
For Sale?
No
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